How to pronounce pontes
Say it like POHN-tes. Pontes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHN).
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US American/ˈpoʊntɛs/POHN-tes
UK British/ˈpəʊntɛs/POHN-tes
- POHN
- tes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontes 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.
- tesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pontes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHN-tes.
What does pontes mean?
noun
- plural of pons How to pronounce pons
Questions about saying pontes
How do you pronounce pontes?
Say POHN-tes. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊntɛs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊntɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontes?
Pontes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHN). Broken into parts: POHN · tes.
Is pontes 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 /ˈpəʊntɛs/ (POHN-tes).