How to pronounce punto
Say it like POON-toh. Punto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POON).
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- POON
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of punto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POON-toh.
What does punto mean?
- A hit or point.
Where does punto come from?
From Latin punctum (“point”) via Italian and Spanish punto, from pungō (“to prick, to puncture”).
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Questions about saying punto
How do you pronounce punto?
Say POON-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpunˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpuːnˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punto?
Punto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POON). Broken into parts: POON · toh.
Is punto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpuːnˌtəʊ/ (POON-toh).