How to pronounce puntilla
Say it like puun-TEE-uh. Puntilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- puun
- TEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puntilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puntilla
American and British speakers say puntilla in essentially the same way: /pʊnˈtiə/ in the US and /pʊnˈtiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puun-TEE-uh.
What does puntilla mean?
- The small dagger for administering the coup de grâce to the bull.
- Decorative lacework.
Where does puntilla come from?
Borrowed from Spanish puntilla.
Words that rhyme with puntilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puntilla.
Questions about saying puntilla
How do you pronounce puntilla?
Say puun-TEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /pʊnˈtiə/. In British English it is /pʊnˈtiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puntilla?
Puntilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: puun · TEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say puntilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʊnˈtiə/ and the British form is /pʊnˈtiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.