How do you pronounce "poignant"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ (POYNY-uhnt). In British English: /pˈɔɪnjənt/ (P-oyny). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ (POYNY-uhnt). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪnjənt/ (P-oyny).

Is "poignant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ (POYNY-uhnt), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪnjənt/ (P-oyny).

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poignant

/ˈpɔɪnjənt/

POYNY-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

pɔɪnjpoig·əntnant

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