How to pronounce pontoons
Say it like pon-TOONZ. Pontoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ).
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US American/ˌpɑnˈtunz/pon-TOONZ
UK British/ˌpɒnˈtuːnz/pon-TOONZ
- pon
- TOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontoons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pontoons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pon-TOONZ.
What does pontoons mean?
noun
- plural of pontoon How to pronounce pontoon
Questions about saying pontoons
How do you pronounce pontoons?
Say pon-TOONZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑnˈtunz/. In British English it is /ˌpɒnˈtuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontoons?
Pontoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOONZ). Broken into parts: pon · TOONZ.
Is pontoons 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 /ˌpɒnˈtuːnz/ (pon-TOONZ).