How to pronounce cun
Say it like KUHN. Cun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cun
American and British speakers say cun in essentially the same way: /kʌn/ in the US and /kʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN.
What does cun mean?
- Alternative form of conn (“direct or steer a ship”).
- A traditional Chinese unit of length, originally the width of a person's thumb at the knuckle.
Words that rhyme with cun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cun.
Questions about saying cun
How do you pronounce cun?
Say KUHN. The American pronunciation is /kʌn/. In British English it is /kʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cun?
Cun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say cun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌn/ and the British form is /kʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.