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How to pronounce Penelope (pe-NEL-o-pee)

Penelope

pe-NEL-o-pee

Penelopee

Four syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Penny.

Notes

Four syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Penny.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
weaver (the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Pen
  • Penny
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Penelope Cruz (Spanish actress)

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