How many syllables in "poignancy"?

"poignancy" has 3 sílabas (poig - nan - cy).

How to divide "poignancy"?

"poignancy" divides into 3 parts: poig · nan · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (poig... nan... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"poignancy": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:poig·nan·cy

Ênfase Primária

POIG-nan-cy(poig · nan · cy)● ○ ○

Stress in "poignancy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɔɪnjənsi⁄

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How many syllables in "poignancy"?: "poignancy" has 3 sílabas (poig - nan - cy).
How to divide "poignancy"?: "poignancy" divides into 3 parts: poig · nan · cy.
Where is the stress in "poignancy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "poignancy"?: Say each syllable slowly (poig... nan... cy) and listen on SayItVid.