how to pronounce penalty

/ˈpɛnəltiː/

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penalty is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of penalty in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… you pay a penalty you don't get a reward …”

meanings of penalty

noun:

A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.
A legal sentence.
In sports.
A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.
A direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick.