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How to pronounce “penance”

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Pronunciation guide for penance

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of penance with real speech in context.
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6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my storybut only to a life of permanent penance.
Definition summary
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

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How to pronounce penance

My son was a Columbine shooter. This is my story

but only to a life of permanent penance.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “penance”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
  • A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
  • Any instrument of self-punishment.
  • (obsolete) repentance
  • (obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering
  • [Verb]
  • To impose penance; to punish.

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