blas.blas.
HomeArchiveResearch
Tables
blas.blas.

pont

bridge

NounFeminine (benywaidd)C1/pɔnt/

"pont" means "bridge" in Welsh (feminine noun). Pronounced /pɔnt/. Mutation forms: Treiglad Meddal → bont, Treiglad Trwynol → mhont, Treiglad Llaes → phont.

Mutation forms

In Welsh, the first letter of "pont" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formpont
Treiglad Meddalbont
Treiglad Trwynolmhont
Treiglad Llaesphont

When does "pont" mutate?

dros— over (triggers treiglad meddal)

pont→dros bont(over a bridge)

"pont" in context

Mae hefyd yn gwasanaethu fel pont rhwng pobl fyddar a phobl sy'n clywed, gan chwalu rhwystrau a meithrin dealltwriaeth ar draws cymunedau.

It also serves as a bridge between deaf and hearing people, breaking down barriers and building understanding across communities.

C1

Further reading

Welsh Mutations Explained — Soft, Nasal & Aspirate →Welsh Pronunciation — It's Actually Easier Than English →How to Learn Welsh as an Adult — A Step-by-Step Roadmap →Best Apps to Learn Welsh (2026) →Browse all Welsh vocabulary →

Learn "pont" and 3,000+ Welsh words

blas. teaches vocabulary with spaced repetition — including mutation drilling, example sentences, and pronunciation. Free to start.

Start learning Welsh

Related Welsh words

ysgwydd

shoulder

ben

head/top (soft-mutated form of pen)

ffordd

way

gwaith

work

eglwys

church

stryd

street

safle

site

adran

department

blas.
Learn WelshBlogPrivacy