How many syllables in "poignant"?

"poignant" has 2 syllabes (poig - nant).

How to divide "poignant"?

"poignant" divides into 2 parts: poig · nant.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"poignant": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:poig·nant

Accent principal

POIG-nant(poig · nant)● ○

Stress in "poignant" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɔɪ.njənt⁄

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How many syllables in "poignant"?: "poignant" has 2 syllabes (poig - nant).
How to divide "poignant"?: "poignant" divides into 2 parts: poig · nant.
Where is the stress in "poignant"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "poignant"?: Say each syllable slowly (poig... nant) and listen on SayItVid.