To pronounce "poignance", say POIGN-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔɪnjəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɔɪnjəns/
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"poignance" has 3 syllables: poign-anc-e.
noun
"Poignance" has 3 syllables: poign · anc · e.
The IPA transcription of "poignance" is /ˈpɔɪnjəns/.
Poignance: Poignancy; the quality or state of being poignant.
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