How to Pronounce "ponton"
word
ˈpɑntən
PAHN-tun
ˈpɒn.tən
PON-tun
Definition
A ponton is a flat-bottomed floating structure used to support a bridge, dock, or platform on water. Sometimes, it also refers to the floating supports themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑntən
British English
ˈpɒn.tən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHN-tun
UK
PON-tun
Listen in Context
The soldiers built a ponton bridge to cross the river.
The dock floats on large ponton units.
We walked across the narrow ponton to reach the boat.
During floods, temporary ponton bridges are set up for vehicles.