How to pronounce punctures
Say it like PUHNGK-cherz. Punctures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of punctures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHNGK-chuz.
What does punctures mean?
- plural of puncture How to pronounce puncture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of puncture How to pronounce puncture
Questions about saying punctures
How do you pronounce punctures?
Say PUHNGK-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctures?
Punctures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · cherz.
Is punctures 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 /ˈpʌŋktʃəz/ (PUHNGK-chuz).