How to Pronounce "punted"
word
ˈpənt
PUNT-id
pˈʌntɪd
PUN-tid
Definition
'Punted' is the past tense of 'punt' and most commonly means to kick a ball, especially in sports like football or rugby. It can also mean to delay or avoid making a decision, or to pass responsibility to someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpənt
British English
pˈʌntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUNT-id
UK
PUN-tid
Listen in Context
He punted the ball far down the field.
The team punted instead of trying to score.
She punted on the difficult question in the meeting.
After thinking for a minute, he just punted and said he'd answer later.