How to pronounce punchbowl
Say it like PUHNCH-bohl. Punchbowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNCH).
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- PUHNCH
- bohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punchbowl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of punchbowl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PUHNCH-bohl.
What does punchbowl mean?
- A large bowl used for making or serving punch (the beverage).
Where does punchbowl come from?
From punch + bowl.
Questions about saying punchbowl
How do you pronounce punchbowl?
Say PUHNCH-bohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌntʃˌboʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpʌntʃˌbəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punchbowl?
Punchbowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNCH). Broken into parts: PUHNCH · bohl.
Is punchbowl 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 /ˈpʌntʃˌbəʊl/ (PUHNCH-bohl).