How to pronounce oppugn
Say it like uh-PYOON. Oppugn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOON).
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- uh
- PYOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppugn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of oppugn
American and British speakers say oppugn in essentially the same way: /əˈpjun/ in the US and /əˈpjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PYOON.
What does oppugn mean?
- To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
Where does oppugn come from?
From Middle French oppugner Latin oppugno (“fight against, to attack, assail, assault, storm, besiege, war with”).
Words that rhyme with oppugn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppugn.
Questions about saying oppugn
How do you pronounce oppugn?
Say uh-PYOON. The American pronunciation is /əˈpjun/. In British English it is /əˈpjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppugn?
Oppugn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOON). Broken into parts: uh · PYOON.
Do Americans and Brits say oppugn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpjun/ and the British form is /əˈpjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.