How to pronounce repugnance
Say it like rih-PUHG-nuns. Repugnance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG).
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- rih
- PUHG
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repugnance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repugnance
American and British speakers say repugnance in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHG-nuns.
What does repugnance mean?
- Extreme aversion, repulsion.“moral repugnance”
- Contradiction, inconsistency, incompatibility, incongruity; an instance of such.
Where does repugnance come from?
From Middle English repugnance, repugnaunce, from Old French repugnance, repugnaunce (French répugnance) and its etymon Latin repugnantia.
Questions about saying repugnance
How do you pronounce repugnance?
Say rih-PUHG-nuns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repugnance?
Repugnance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG). Broken into parts: rih · PUHG · nuns.
Do Americans and Brits say repugnance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.