How to pronounce pons
Say it like PONZ. Pons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PONZ.
What does pons mean?
- A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ.
- A band of nerve fibers, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem.
Where does pons come from?
Borrowed from Latin pōns (“bridge”).
Words that rhyme with pons
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pons.
Questions about saying pons
How do you pronounce pons?
Say PONZ. The American pronunciation is /pɑnz/. In British English it is /pɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pons?
Pons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PONZ.
Is pons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒnz/ (PONZ).