How to pronounce punctured
Say it like PUHNGK-cherd. Punctured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of punctured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHNGK-chud.
What does punctured mean?
- simple past and past participle of puncture How to pronounce puncture
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Questions about saying punctured
How do you pronounce punctured?
Say PUHNGK-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctured?
Punctured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · cherd.
Is punctured 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 /ˈpʌŋktʃəd/ (PUHNGK-chud).