How to pronounce punt
Say it like PUHNT. Punt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of punt
American and British speakers say punt in essentially the same way: /pʌnt/ in the US and /pʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNT.
What does punt mean?
- To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
- Of a fish, to walk along the seafloor using its fins as limbs.
- To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
- To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground. (This puts the ball farther from the goal across which the opposing team is attempting to score, so improves the chances of the team punting.)
- To kick a bouncing ball far and high.
- A narrow shallow boat, square at both ends, traditionally propelled by a pole.
Where does punt come from?
From Old English punt, from Latin pontō (“Gaulish flat-bottomed boat, pontoon”), from pons (“bridge”); readopted from Middle Low German punte (“ferry boat”) or Middle Dutch ponte (“ferry boat”) of the same origin.
Words that rhyme with punt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of punt.
Questions about saying punt
How do you pronounce punt?
Say PUHNT. The American pronunciation is /pʌnt/. In British English it is /pʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punt?
Punt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say punt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌnt/ and the British form is /pʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.