Penang is a proper noun referring to a Malaysian state and island known for its capital city George Town. In pronunciation, the name is typically spoken with two syllables, stressing the first: /pəˈnæŋ/ or /ˈpeɪ.næŋ/ depending on language influence. It is widely used in travel, geography, and cultural contexts to denote the region rather than the pepper variety or other uses.
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