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pugnacious

/pəɡ'neɪʃəs/ · pəɡneɪʃəs

Pugnacious has 3 syllables: pug · na · cious.

pug
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na
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cious
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adjective. Ready and able to resort to force or violence.

adjective. Tough and callous by virtue of experience.

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