How to Pronounce "repugnant"
word
ɹiˈpəɡnənt/, /ɹɪˈpəɡnənt
ri-PUG-nuhnt
ɹɪpˈʌɡnənt
ri-PUG-nuhnt
Definition
Something extremely unpleasant, offensive, or disgusting; so bad it causes a strong feeling of dislike or rejection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpəɡnənt/, /ɹɪˈpəɡnənt
British English
ɹɪpˈʌɡnənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PUG-nuhnt
UK
ri-PUG-nuhnt
Listen in Context
I find the idea of cheating on a test repugnant.
His repugnant behavior upset everyone at the meeting.
They made a repugnant comment about her appearance.
The thought of animal cruelty is absolutely repugnant to me.