How to pronounce punctule
Say it like PUHNGK-tyool. Punctule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- tyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of punctule
American and British speakers say punctule in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋktjul/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋktjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNGK-tyool.
What does punctule mean?
- A little point or spot.
Where does punctule come from?
From Latin pūnctulum.
Questions about saying punctule
How do you pronounce punctule?
Say PUHNGK-tyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktjul/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctule?
Punctule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · tyool.
Do Americans and Brits say punctule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋktjul/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋktjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.