peninsula Meaning & Definition
/pɪˈnɪn.sjʊ.lə/
What Does Peninsula Mean?
Peninsula is a noun that means A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
Word Facts for Peninsula
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɪˈnɪn.sjʊ.lə/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | peninsulas |
Peninsula Definition (Noun)
- A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
Synonyms of Peninsula
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Peninsula synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
peninsula (plural peninsulas or peninsulae)
Words That Rhyme With Peninsula
peninsula a
Origin of Peninsula
Borrowed from Latin paenīnsula, from paene (“almost”), and īnsula (“island”).
How Do You Say Peninsula?
Peninsula is pronounced /pɪˈnɪn.sjʊ.lə/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (nɪn).