penumbra

Phonetic Respelling: [ pi-nuhm-bruh ]

Definition:

n. a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra

Sentence:

An observer in the penumbra experiences a partial eclipse.

More example sentences:

An observer in the penumbra experiences a partial eclipse.

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Divide penumbra into syllables:

pe-num-bra

Penumbra rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- lumbra
- umbra

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