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