How to Pronounce "punctures"
word
ˈpəŋkʃɝz/, /ˈpəŋktʃɝz
PUHNGK-sherz
pˈʌŋktʃəz
PUNGK-chuhz
Definition
Small holes or wounds made by a sharp object, or the act of making such holes. Often used to describe holes in tires or skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəŋkʃɝz/, /ˈpəŋktʃɝz
British English
pˈʌŋktʃəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHNGK-sherz
UK
PUNGK-chuhz
Listen in Context
The doctor found two punctures on her arm.
There were several punctures in the bicycle tire.
Be careful—sharp objects can leave punctures in your skin.
After walking through the field, my shoes had tiny punctures from thorns.