How to pronounce punnings
Say it like PUHN-ingz. Punnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punnings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of punnings
American and British speakers say punnings in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈpʌnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ingz.
What does punnings mean?
- plural of punning How to pronounce punning
Questions about saying punnings
How do you pronounce punnings?
Say PUHN-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punnings?
Punnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say punnings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.