How to Pronounce Punned

To pronounce "punned", say PUNN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pʌnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pʌnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “punned”

"punned" has 2 syllables: punn-ed. It rhymes with stunned and rotund, if that helps it stick.

What does punned mean?

verb

  1. To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.
  2. To make or tell a pun; to make a play on words.

    “We punned about the topic until all around us groaned.”

Words that rhyme with punned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stunnedrotundfundmundgunnedrefundtwinnedsunnedhundoutgunnedgrund

Related words

wordplaylispedsimperedmisspeltmispronouncedtuttedbabbleddiscoursed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punned"?▾

"Punned" has 2 syllables: punn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "punned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punned" is /pʌnd/.

What does "punned" mean?▾

Punned: To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.

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