How Do You Spell PUN?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌn] (IPA)

The word "pun" is spelled with only three letters, but its pronunciation is slightly tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /pʌn/. The "p" sound is pronounced by pressing the lips together and then releasing the air explosively. The "ʌ" sound is a short vowel sound that is similar to the "u" in "cup". The final "n" sound is made by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and then releasing the air. Despite its brevity, the word "pun" can pack a powerful punch in the world of humor and wordplay.

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PUN Meaning and Definition

  1. A pun is a form of wordplay that involves exploiting different meanings of words, or using words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for humorous or clever effect. It is a play on words that offers a clever twist or a humorous connection between two or more words or phrases.

    Puns can be found in various contexts, including literature, jokes, advertisements, and casual conversations. They are commonly used in humor, as they rely on a clever or unexpected juxtaposition of words to create a humorous or witty effect. Puns often rely on the double meanings of words, homophones, or homonyms to evoke a humorous response.

    Puns can be categorized into various types, such as verbal puns, where the play on words occurs in spoken or written language, or visual puns, where the play on words involves images or visual representations. They can also be categorized as simple or complex depending on the number of words or meanings involved.

    The purpose of puns is to create amusement or add a comical element to a conversation or piece of writing. They provide a clever or unexpected twist that engages the listener or reader and can be a way to showcase wit and wordplay. Puns have long been recognized as a form of linguistic humor and continue to be widely used in various forms of communication.

  2. • A play upon words that agree or resemble in sound, but differ in meaning, by applying them in an odd or ludicrous sense; a kind of wit by quibbling on words.
    • To make or utter puns; to quibble on words.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PUN

The word "pun" derives from the Latin term "punctus", which means "a point". It then evolved into the Old English word "punian", which meant "to pound" or "to beat". From there, it further developed into the Middle English verb "pownen", meaning "to pound" or "to strike". Eventually, it transformed into the noun "pun" around the late 17th century, with its current meaning related to wordplay and humorous double entendre.

Similar spelling words for PUN

Plural form of PUN is PUNS

Conjugate verb Pun

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have punned
you would have punned
he/she/it would have punned
we would have punned
they would have punned
I would have pun
you would have pun
he/she/it would have pun
we would have pun
they would have pun

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been punning
you would have been punning
he/she/it would have been punning
we would have been punning
they would have been punning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would pun
you would pun
he/she/it would pun
we would pun
they would pun

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be punning
you would be punning
he/she/it would be punning
we would be punning
they would be punning

FUTURE

I will pun
you will pun
he/she/it will pun
we will pun
they will pun

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be punning
you will be punning
he/she/it will be punning
we will be punning
they will be punning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have punned
you will have punned
he/she/it will have punned
we will have punned
they will have punned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been punning
you will have been punning
he/she/it will have been punning
we will have been punning
they will have been punning

IMPERATIVE

you pun
we let´s pun

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pun

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was punning
you were punning
he/she/it was punning
we were punning
they were punning

PAST PARTICIPLE

punned

PAST PERFECT

I had punned
you had punned
he/she/it had punned
we had punned
they had punned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been punning
you had been punning
he/she/it had been punning
we had been punning
they had been punning

PRESENT

I pun
you pun
he/she/it puns
we pun
they pun

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am punning
you are punning
he/she/it is punning
we are punning
they are punning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

punning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have punned
you have punned
he/she/it has punned
we have punned
they have punned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been punning
you have been punning
he/she/it has been punning
we have been punning
they have been punning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pun

SIMPLE PAST

I punned
you punned
he/she/it punned
we punned
they punned

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