How do you pronounce "punctured"?

In American English: /ˈpʌŋktʃɝd/ (PUHNGKCH-urd). In British English: /pˈʌŋktʃəd/ (P-uhngkch). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌŋktʃɝd/ (PUHNGKCH-urd). In Australian English: /pˈʌŋktʃəd/ (P-uhngkch).

Is "punctured" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌŋktʃɝd/ (PUHNGKCH-urd), while in British English it's /pˈʌŋktʃəd/ (P-uhngkch).

How to Pronounce "punctured"

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punctured

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/ˈpʌŋktʃɝd/

PUHNGKCH-urd

Syllable Breakdown

pʌŋktʃpunc·ɝdtured

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