How to Pronounce Punts

To pronounce "punts", say PUNTS — one syllable, IPA /pʌnts/. 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

/pʌnts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “punts”

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

What does punts 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.

noun

  1. A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.

Words that rhyme with punts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

confrontsgruntsblintzfrontssquintschintzblintzeshuntsstuntsbluntsbuntsrunts

Related words

polestakepoundbackgagegamekickoffspunter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punts"?▾

"Punts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "punts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punts" is /pʌnts/.

What does "punts" mean?▾

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

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