How to pronounce repugnancy
Say it like rih-PUHG-nun-see. Repugnancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG).
- rih
- PUHG
- nun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repugnancy 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.
- nunKeep 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 repugnancy
American and British speakers say repugnancy in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHG-nun-see.
What does repugnancy mean?
- The quality of being repugnant: offensiveness, repulsion.
- The quality of being repugnant: (logical) opposition, contradiction, incompatibility.
Where does repugnancy come from?
From Middle English repugnancie, from Latin repugnantia.
Questions about saying repugnancy
How do you pronounce repugnancy?
Say rih-PUHG-nun-see. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repugnancy?
Repugnancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG). Broken into parts: rih · PUHG · nun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say repugnancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌɡnənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.