How to pronounce punting
Say it like PUHN-ting. Punting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of punting
American and British speakers say punting in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ting.
What does punting mean?
- present participle and gerund of punt How to pronounce punt
Words that rhyme with punting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of punting.
Questions about saying punting
How do you pronounce punting?
Say PUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punting?
Punting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say punting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.