How to pronounce prunt
Say it like PRUHNT. Prunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of prunt
American and British speakers say prunt in essentially the same way: /prʌnt/ in the US and /prʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRUHNT.
What does prunt mean?
- A small piece of glass fused to the main body of a piece of glasswork and then shaped or pressed, for decoration
Where does prunt come from?
Unknown. Akin to English print, Scots prent (“a print”), Dutch prent (“a print”).
Words that rhyme with prunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prunt.
Questions about saying prunt
How do you pronounce prunt?
Say PRUHNT. The American pronunciation is /prʌnt/. In British English it is /prʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prunt?
Prunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say prunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prʌnt/ and the British form is /prʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.