How to pronounce pummeled
Say it like PUHM-uld. Pummeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM).
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- PUHM
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pummeled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pummeled
American and British speakers say pummeled in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌməld/ in the US and /ˈpʌməld/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHM-uld.
What does pummeled mean?
- simple past and past participle of pummel How to pronounce pummel“His opponent was smaller but faster, and he got pummeled.”
Questions about saying pummeled
How do you pronounce pummeled?
Say PUHM-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌməld/. In British English it is /ˈpʌməld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pummeled?
Pummeled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM). Broken into parts: PUHM · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say pummeled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌməld/ and the British form is /ˈpʌməld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.