How to Pronounce Puny

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

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Letters

/pjuːni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “puny”

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

What does puny mean?

noun

  1. (Oxford University slang) A new pupil at a school etc.; a junior student.
  2. A younger person.

adjective

  1. Of inferior size, strength or significance; small, weak, ineffective.

    “You puny earthlings are no match for Ming the Merciless!”

Synonyms

newbrookietenderfootfresherfreshmannew bugnovishadow

Words that rhyme with puny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loonymoonylooneyspoonygooneysunimoonieloonieunimunimooneyspooney

Related words

smallweaklittleruntyshrimpytriflingfeeblelousy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puny"?▾

"Puny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puny" is /pjuːni/.

What does "puny" mean?▾

Puny: (Oxford University slang) A new pupil at a school etc.; a junior student.

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