How to Pronounce "punctuation"
word
ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən
puhngk-choo-AY-shun
pˌʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən
pungk-choo-AY-shuhn
Definition
Punctuation is the set of marks, such as periods, commas, and question marks, used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpəŋktʃuˈeɪʃən
British English
pˌʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puhngk-choo-AY-shun
UK
pungk-choo-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Please use the correct punctuation in your essay.
He forgot to add punctuation at the end of the sentence.
Learning English punctuation is important for writing clearly.
Her story was good, but her punctuation made it hard to read.