How to pronounce puncture
Say it like PUHNGK-cher. Puncture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puncture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of puncture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHNGK-chuh.
What does puncture mean?
- To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.“The needle punctured the balloon instantly.”
- To destroy the vitality or strength of.
- The act or an instance of puncturing.
- A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.“There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin.”
- A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.“On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived.”
Where does puncture come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin punctūra.
Words that rhyme with puncture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puncture.
Questions about saying puncture
How do you pronounce puncture?
Say PUHNGK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puncture?
Puncture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · cher.
Is puncture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ (PUHNGK-chuh).