How to pronounce repugnant
Say it like rih-PUHG-nunt. Repugnant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG).
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- rih
- PUHG
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repugnant 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of repugnant
American and British speakers say repugnant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHG-nunt.
What does repugnant mean?
- Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.
- Opposed or in conflict.“a repugnant condition”
Where does repugnant come from?
From Middle English repugnaunt, from Old French repugnant, borrowed from Latin repugnans, present participle of repugnare (“to oppose, to fight against”), from re- (“back, against”) + pugnare (“to fight”); see pugnacious.
Questions about saying repugnant
How do you pronounce repugnant?
Say rih-PUHG-nunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repugnant?
Repugnant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHG). Broken into parts: rih · PUHG · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say repugnant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.