Proper Pronunciation Guide

poignant

[pɔ͜in jənt]

Tips:

Do not pronounce the letter “g.”
Pronounce the “y-like” consonant glide
/j/ after the first “n.” (In other words, insert this sound even though there is no indication of it in the spelling).

Practice Sentence:

There was an especially poignant scene between the mother and her dying son toward the end of the film.

Definition:

(adjective) Affecting the emotions in an especially touching and moving way.