How to pronounce Pune
Say it like POO-nuh. Pune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pune
American and British speakers say Pune in essentially the same way: /ˈpunə/ in the US and /ˈpuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-nuh.
What does Pune mean?
- A major city and district of Maharashtra, India.
Words that rhyme with Pune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pune.
Questions about saying Pune
How do you pronounce Pune?
Say POO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpunə/. In British English it is /ˈpuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pune?
Pune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Pune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpunə/ and the British form is /ˈpuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.