How to Pronounce "pontius"
word
ˈpɑnˌtiɪs
PAHN-tee-iss
ˈpɒn(t)ʃɪəs
PON-chih-uhs
Definition
Pontius is a historical male first name, most commonly known from Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor in the Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑnˌtiɪs
British English
ˈpɒn(t)ʃɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHN-tee-iss
UK
PON-chih-uhs
Listen in Context
Pontius was a Roman governor in ancient Judea.
Many people know about Pontius because of the Bible.
The story of Pontius is important in Christianity.
People often discuss what decisions Pontius really made in his role.