How to pronounce puisne
Say it like PYOO-nee. Puisne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce puisne. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PYOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puisne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puisne
American and British speakers say puisne in essentially the same way: /ˈpjuni/ in the US and /ˈpjuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-nee.
What does puisne mean?
- Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.
- Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.
- A person of puisne rank.
Where does puisne come from?
From Anglo-Norman puisné (“later, more recent; junior; weakly”) [and other forms] and Middle French puisné (“born after (a specified person); younger, youngest; one who is born after (a specified person)”) (modern French puîné (“cadet (born
Words that rhyme with puisne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puisne.
Words that sound like puisne
Questions about saying puisne
How do you pronounce puisne?
Say PYOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjuni/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puisne?
Puisne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say puisne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjuni/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as puisne?
Puisne sounds the same as puny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.