How to pronounce daunting
Say it like DAWN-ting. Daunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWN).
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- DAWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daunting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of daunting
American and British speakers say daunting in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAWN-ting.
What does daunting mean?
- Discouraging; inspiring fear.
- Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.
- Appearing to be difficult; challenging.“It was a daunting task, but it was accomplished with some forward planning.”
- The act of discouraging or intimidating; discouragement, intimidation.
- The act of defeating, overcoming, or overwhelming.
- present participle and gerund of daunt How to pronounce daunt
Where does daunting come from?
From daunt + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with daunting
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Questions about saying daunting
How do you pronounce daunting?
Say DAWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daunting?
Daunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWN). Broken into parts: DAWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say daunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.