How to pronounce pungently
Say it like PUHN-junt-lee. Pungently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- junt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pungently 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pungently
American and British speakers say pungently in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌndʒəntli/ in the US and /ˈpʌndʒəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-junt-lee.
What does pungently mean?
- In a pungent manner.
Where does pungently come from?
From pungent + -ly.
Questions about saying pungently
How do you pronounce pungently?
Say PUHN-junt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌndʒəntli/. In British English it is /ˈpʌndʒəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pungently?
Pungently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · junt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say pungently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌndʒəntli/ and the British form is /ˈpʌndʒəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.