How to pronounce puissance
Say it like PYOO-ih-suns. Puissance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- ih
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puissance 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puissance
American and British speakers say puissance in essentially the same way: /ˈpjuɪsəns/ in the US and /ˈpjuːɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-ih-suns.
What does puissance mean?
- power, might or potency
- The high-jump component of the sport of show jumping.
Where does puissance come from?
From Middle English puissaunce, from Anglo-Norman puissance, pusaunce, and other forms, from Old French puissant (“powerful”).
Questions about saying puissance
How do you pronounce puissance?
Say PYOO-ih-suns. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjuɪsəns/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puissance?
Puissance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · ih · suns.
Do Americans and Brits say puissance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjuɪsəns/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.