How to Pronounce Punt

To pronounce "punt", say PUNT — one syllable, IPA /pʌnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pʌnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “punt”

"punt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with affront and blunt, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pundt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does punt mean?

noun

  1. A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

verb

  1. To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

Words that rhyme with punt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfrontstunt

Related words

polestakepoundbackgagegamegunningevolution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punt"?▾

"Punt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "punt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punt" is /pʌnt/.

What does "punt" mean?▾

Punt: A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

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