How to pronounce pontile
Say it like PON-tyle. Pontile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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- PON
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pontile
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-tyle.
What does pontile mean?
- Of or relating to the pons.
Where does pontile come from?
From Latin pont- (“bridge”) + -ile (“tending to, capable of”).
Questions about saying pontile
How do you pronounce pontile?
Say PON-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑnˌtaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒnˌtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontile?
Pontile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · tyle.
Is pontile 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 /ˈpɒnˌtaɪl/ (PON-tyle).