How to pronounce impugnable
Say it like im-PYOO-nuh-bul. Impugnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- im
- PYOO
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impugnable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impugnable
American and British speakers say impugnable in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpjunəbəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpjuːnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PYOO-nuh-bul.
What does impugnable mean?
- That can be impugned; open to (verbal) attack, open to question.
Where does impugnable come from?
From impugn + -able.
Questions about saying impugnable
How do you pronounce impugnable?
Say im-PYOO-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpjunəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpjuːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impugnable?
Impugnable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: im · PYOO · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impugnable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpjunəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpjuːnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.