How to pronounce puns
Say it like PUHNZ. Puns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of puns
American and British speakers say puns in essentially the same way: /pʌnz/ in the US and /pʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNZ.
What does puns mean?
- plural of pun How to pronounce pun
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pun How to pronounce pun
Words that rhyme with puns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puns.
Questions about saying puns
How do you pronounce puns?
Say PUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /pʌnz/. In British English it is /pʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puns?
Puns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say puns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌnz/ and the British form is /pʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.