How to Pronounce Puncture

To pronounce "puncture", say PUNCT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌŋktʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpʌŋktʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puncture”

"puncture" has 3 syllables: punct-ur-e. It rhymes with juncture and acupuncture, if that helps it stick.

What does puncture mean?

noun

  1. The act or an instance of puncturing.
  2. A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.

    “There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin.”

verb

  1. To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.

    “The needle punctured the balloon instantly.”

Synonyms

flatflat tyre

Words that rhyme with puncture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

junctureacupuncture

Related words

deflateperforatedperforationpiercepenetratepenetrationstabcrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puncture"?▾

"Puncture" has 3 syllables: punct · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "puncture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puncture" is /ˈpʌŋktʃə/.

What does "puncture" mean?▾

Puncture: The act or an instance of puncturing.

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