How to pronounce punctus
Say it like PUHNGK-tus. Punctus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK).
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- PUHNGK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of punctus
American and British speakers say punctus in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋktəs/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋktəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNGK-tus.
What does punctus mean?
- The basic dot (‧) used to end a sentence in medieval punctuation (ancestral to the full stop/period).
Where does punctus come from?
From Medieval Latin punctus (“punctuation mark”).
Questions about saying punctus
How do you pronounce punctus?
Say PUHNGK-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋktəs/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋktəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctus?
Punctus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNGK). Broken into parts: PUHNGK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say punctus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋktəs/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋktəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.