Learn why "penance" is correct and "pennance" is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - ""Pennance"" incorrectly adds an extra 'n'.
"pennance" is a common misspelling of "penance". Always use "penance" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Penance" is punishment or repentance for wrongdoing.
"penance": "Penance" is punishment or repentance for wrongdoing.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He did penance.
"Correct:" Acts of penance.
"Correct:" Religious penance.
"Correct:" Penance was required.
"Incorrect:" He did pennance.
"Incorrect:" Acts of pennance.
A: Penance.
A: No.
A: Repentance.
A: Extra consonant.
Penance is correct; it refers to self-punishment for sins. Pennance is wrong.