The word "penda" is spelled with the IPA symbols /pɛn.də/. The "p" sound is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial plosive, similar to the sound made when popping your lips. The "ɛ" represents a mid-open front unrounded vowel, similar to the "e" sound heard in "pen". The "n" represents a voiced alveolar nasal sound and the "d" represents a voiced dental plosive. Finally, the "ə" is pronounced as a schwa, which is a neutral sound often used in unstressed syllables.
The word "penda" has its origins in the Old English language, specifically the Old English noun "pendan". The etymology of "pendan" traces back to the West Germanic word "pendōną", which means "to hang" or "to cause to hang". This term eventually evolved into "penda" in Old English, referring to something that hangs or is suspended.