Oppugnants is an uncommon word that is not often used in everyday language. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its phonetic components as follows: /ˈɑpjuːɡnənts/. The initial syllable 'opp-' is pronounced as 'ahp', followed by a stressed 'u' sound. The vowel sound in the following syllable is 'oo', pronounced 'oo', followed by a soft 'g' sound. The final syllable 'nants' ends with a pronounced 'nts' sound. Despite its complex spelling, understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can make the pronunciation of oppugnants a bit easier.