The word "poignances" may raise some confusion regarding its spelling. It is pronounced /ˈpɔɪn(j)ənsɪz/ and is derived from the noun "poignancy", which means the quality of being deeply affecting or touching. The -ance suffix is common in English to create nouns from verbs, while the -s ending indicates plurality. Therefore, "poignances" refers to multiple instances of poignancy. Despite its unusual spelling, it follows the phonetic rules of English and can be easily pronounced with practice.
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