How to Pronounce "pontoon"
word
pɑnˈtun
pahn-TOON
pəntˈuːn
pun-TOON
Definition
A pontoon is a flat, floating structure used to support a bridge, dock, or platform on water. It can also refer to a type of boat built on floats.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɑnˈtun
British English
pəntˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pahn-TOON
UK
pun-TOON
Listen in Context
The soldiers built a pontoon to cross the river.
We walked along the pontoon at the lake.
The boat is made with two large pontoons for stability.
They rented a pontoon boat to have a party on the lake.