How to pronounce punditry
Say it like PUHN-dih-trih. Punditry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- dih
- trih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punditry 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of punditry
American and British speakers say punditry in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/ in the US and /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-dih-trih.
What does punditry mean?
- The state of being a pundit.
- The opinion or advice of a pundit.
- The behavior of a pundit.
Where does punditry come from?
From pundit + -ry.
Questions about saying punditry
How do you pronounce punditry?
Say PUHN-dih-trih. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punditry?
Punditry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · dih · trih.
Do Americans and Brits say punditry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌndɪtrɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.