The word "Propugnation" is a rare term that means "defense" or "protection". The word is spelled as p-r-o-p-u-g-n-a-t-i-o-n, with a stress on the second syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is transcribed as /prəˌpʌɡˈneɪʃən/. The first syllable is pronounced with an unstressed schwa sound, followed by a stressed /pʌɡ/ sound. The final syllable has a /neɪʃən/ sound, similar to "nation". This complex spelling highlights the word's rareness and academic usage.