How to pronounce impugn
Say it like im-PYOON. Impugn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOON).
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- im
- PYOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impugn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of impugn
American and British speakers say impugn in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpjun/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PYOON.
What does impugn mean?
- To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.
Where does impugn come from?
Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).
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Questions about saying impugn
How do you pronounce impugn?
Say im-PYOON. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjun/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impugn?
Impugn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOON). Broken into parts: im · PYOON.
Do Americans and Brits say impugn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpjun/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.