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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pennant

/ˈpɛnənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables
pen-ant
IPA
/ˈpɛnənt/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

noun

A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

noun

A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

noun

A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.

noun

The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.

noun

A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.

noun

A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.

noun

A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

pennants (plural)

Derived Forms

pennanted pennantless

Phrases

answering pennant gin pennant Irish pennant wandering pennant Pennant Hills

Frequently Paired Words

pennon pendant

Synonyms

pennon streamer waft crown

Rhymes With

lieutenant tenant tennant tennent

Questions

How do you pronounce pennant?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛnənt/.
What does pennant mean?
A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
Where does pennant come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce pennant

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