How to pronounce pungency
Say it like PUHN-jun-see. Pungency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pungency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pungency
American and British speakers say pungency in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ in the US and /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-jun-see.
What does pungency mean?
- The state of being pungent.
- A foul odor.
Where does pungency come from?
From pungent + -cy.
Questions about saying pungency
How do you pronounce pungency?
Say PUHN-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌndʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌndʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pungency?
Pungency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say pungency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌndʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.