DICTIONARY ENTRY
5 SYLLABLES
penitentiary
/,pɛnɪ'tɛnʃəri/ · pɛnɪtɛnʃəri
Penitentiary has 5 syllables: pen · i · ten · tia · ry.
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noun. A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes.
adjective. Showing or constituting penance.
adjective. Used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.
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