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How to pronounce “pungent

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Pronunciation guide for pungent

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pungent with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Carbonless Fuel That Could Change How We Ship GoodsSo what's so special about this pungent gas?
Definition summary
Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

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How to pronounce pungent

The Carbonless Fuel That Could Change How We Ship Goods

So what's so special about this pungent gas?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pungent

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  • (figurative) Stinging; acerbic.
  • (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
  • [Verb]
  • third-person plural future active indicative of pungō

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