How to pronounce pundit
Say it like PUHN-dut. Pundit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- dut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pundit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pundit
American and British speakers say pundit in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌndət/ in the US and /ˈpʌndɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-dit.
What does pundit mean?
- An expert in a particular field, especially as called upon to provide comment or opinion in the media; a commentator, a critic.
- A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar.
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Questions about saying pundit
How do you pronounce pundit?
Say PUHN-dut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌndət/. In British English it is /ˈpʌndɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pundit?
Pundit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · dut.
Do Americans and Brits say pundit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌndət/ and the British form is /ˈpʌndɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.