People have often asked how to pronounce Punta Gorda the name of the city, in Southwest Florida (sometimes they don’t bother to ask, they simply butcher it).

When Ponce De Leon arrived in our area at the dawn of the 16th century, his proper Spanish pronunciation of the area that he named Punta Gorda was Poon – ta Goor – da… Fat point or broad point…

Over the years it has been Anglicized to Punt –a (like kicker in a football game) Gord (like a squash) – ah. Poonta Goorda is rarely heard. Now, it is most often called Puntahgordah. Or Punna gordah… I have even heard it called Pont-a Gordah…

Which is correct manner to pronounce Punta Gorda? Well, if you respect the Spanish explorers who first visited this beautiful town, Poonta Goordah…. If you want to blend… Punt – ah Gord –ah.

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Punta Gorda, Florida is a beautiful city tucked into the safe waters of Charlotte Harbor. No matter how you pronounce Punta Gorda, there is something there for you. It’s a great place to live, retire or simply vacation.