How to pronounce pugnacity
Say it like pug-NAS-uh-tee. Pugnacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
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- pug
- NAS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pugnacity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pugnacity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pug-NAS-uh-tee.
What does pugnacity mean?
- The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.
Where does pugnacity come from?
From Latin pugnacitas (whence -acity).
Words that rhyme with pugnacity
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Questions about saying pugnacity
How do you pronounce pugnacity?
Say pug-NAS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /pʌɡˈnæsəti/. In British English it is /pʌɡˈnæsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pugnacity?
Pugnacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: pug · NAS · uh · tee.
Is pugnacity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pʌɡˈnæsəti/ (pug-NAS-uh-tee).