How to pronounce poignance
Say it like POY-nyuns. Poignance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY).
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- POY
- nyuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poignance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- nyunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poignance
American and British speakers say poignance in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪnjəns/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪnjəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: POY-nyuns.
What does poignance mean?
- Poignancy; the quality or state of being poignant.
Where does poignance come from?
From poignant + -ance.
Questions about saying poignance
How do you pronounce poignance?
Say POY-nyuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪnjəns/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪnjəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poignance?
Poignance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY). Broken into parts: POY · nyuns.
Do Americans and Brits say poignance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪnjəns/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪnjəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.