impennate

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What does impennate mean?

Characterized by short wings unsuitable for flying, covered with feathers resembling scales, as in the penguins.

How to pronounce impennate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “impennate”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “impennate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “impennate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.