How to pronounce ponce
Say it like POHN-say. Ponce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHN).
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US American/ˈpoʊnseɪ/POHN-say
UK British/pɒns/PONS
- POHN
- say
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ponce
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: PONS.
Other ways to say ponce
Ponce also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PAHN-say /ˈpɑnseɪ/
What does ponce mean?
noun
- a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
- someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
Questions about saying ponce
How do you pronounce ponce?
Say POHN-say. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊnseɪ/. In British English it is /pɒns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponce?
Ponce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHN). Broken into parts: POHN · say.
Is ponce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /pɒns/ (PONS).