How to pronounce impugns
Say it like im-PYOONZ. Impugns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOONZ).
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- im
- PYOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impugns 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.
- PYOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of impugns
American and British speakers say impugns in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpjunz/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpjuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PYOONZ.
What does impugns mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impugn How to pronounce impugn
Questions about saying impugns
How do you pronounce impugns?
Say im-PYOONZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpjunz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpjuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impugns?
Impugns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOONZ). Broken into parts: im · PYOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say impugns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpjunz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpjuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.