How to pronounce impugned
Say it like im-PYOOND. Impugned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOOND).
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- im
- PYOOND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impugned 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.
- PYOONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of impugned
American and British speakers say impugned in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpjund/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpjuːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PYOOND.
What does impugned mean?
- simple past and past participle of impugn How to pronounce impugn
Words that rhyme with impugned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impugned.
Questions about saying impugned
How do you pronounce impugned?
Say im-PYOOND. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjund/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjuːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impugned?
Impugned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOOND). Broken into parts: im · PYOOND.
Do Americans and Brits say impugned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpjund/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpjuːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.