How to pronounce Punjab
Say it like pun-JAHB. Punjab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAHB).
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- pun
- JAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punjab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Punjab
American and British speakers say Punjab in essentially the same way: /pənˈdʒɑb/ in the US and /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ in the UK.
British respelling: pun-JAHB.
Other ways to say Punjab
Punjab also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PUHN-jab /ˈpʌnˌdʒæb/
What does Punjab mean?
- A geographical region of South Asia, divided (by the Radcliffe Line) between India and Pakistan. Pakistani Punjab includes the (West) Punjab Province and parts of the Islamabad Capital Territory; Indian Punjab includes (East) Punjab State and some other territories.
- A state in northern India. Capital: Chandigarh. Largest city: Ludhiana.
- A province in Pakistan. Capital: Lahore.
Words that rhyme with Punjab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Punjab.
Questions about saying Punjab
How do you pronounce Punjab?
Say pun-JAHB. The American pronunciation is /pənˈdʒɑb/. In British English it is /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Punjab?
Punjab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAHB). Broken into parts: pun · JAHB.
Do Americans and Brits say Punjab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pənˈdʒɑb/ and the British form is /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.