How to pronounce oppugnation
Say it like op-ug-NAY-shun. Oppugnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- op
- ug
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppugnation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oppugnation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-ug-NAY-shun.
What does oppugnation mean?
- Synonym of opposition.
Where does oppugnation come from?
Latin oppugnātiō: compare Old French oppugnation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with oppugnation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppugnation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying oppugnation
How do you pronounce oppugnation?
Say op-ug-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpʌɡˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒpʌɡˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppugnation?
Oppugnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: op · ug · NAY · shun.
Is oppugnation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒpʌɡˈneɪʃən/ (op-ug-NAY-shun).