How to pronounce punchline
Say it like PUHNCH-lyne. Punchline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNCH).
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- PUHNCH
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punchline 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.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of punchline
American and British speakers say punchline in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNCH-lyne.
What does punchline mean?
- Alternative spelling of punch line.
Questions about saying punchline
How do you pronounce punchline?
Say PUHNCH-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punchline?
Punchline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNCH). Broken into parts: PUHNCH · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say punchline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.