How do you pronounce "poignantly"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/ (POYNY-uhntl-ee). In British English: /pˈɔɪnjəntli/ (P-oyny-uhntl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/ (POYNY-uhntl-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪnjəntli/ (P-oyny-uhntl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/ (POYNY-uhntl-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪnjəntli/ (P-oyny-uhntl).

How to Pronounce "poignantly"

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poignantly

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/ˈpɔɪnjəntli/

POYNY-uhntl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɔɪnjpoig·əntlnant·ily

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