How to pronounce puncturing
Say it like PUHNGK-chuh-ring. Puncturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puncturing 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puncturing
American and British speakers say puncturing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNGK-chuh-ring.
What does puncturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of puncture How to pronounce puncture
- The act by which something is punctured.
Questions about saying puncturing
How do you pronounce puncturing?
Say PUHNGK-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puncturing?
Puncturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say puncturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋktʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.