How to Pronounce Punted

To pronounce "punted", say PUNT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PUNT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “punted”

"punted" has 2 syllables: punt-ed. It rhymes with affronted and grunted, if that helps it stick.

What does punted mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
  2. To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).

verb

  1. To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
  2. To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally

Words that rhyme with punted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontedgruntedconfrontedbluntedstuntedsquintedhuntedshuntedstintedfrontedglintedsplinted

Related words

polestakepoundbackgagegameboostedcompelled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punted"?▾

"Punted" has 2 syllables: punt · ed.

What does "punted" mean?▾

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

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