How to pronounce ponent
Say it like POH-nunt. Ponent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ponent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-nunt.
What does ponent mean?
- The west; the area of the setting sun.
- Pertaining to the west, westerly.
Where does ponent come from?
Borrowed from Italian ponente (“west”), ultimately from pōnēns, present participle of pōnō (“to place”).
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Questions about saying ponent
How do you pronounce ponent?
Say POH-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊnənt/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponent?
Ponent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · nunt.
Is ponent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊnənt/ (POH-nunt).