How to pronounce hun
Say it like HUHN. Hun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hun
American and British speakers say hun in essentially the same way: /hʌn/ in the US and /hʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN.
What does hun mean?
- Alternative spelling of hon (“affectionate abbreviation of honey”).
- A woman perceived as basic, brash, working class and fond of alcohol.
- A woman involved in a multi-level marketing scheme, especially one who pushes it on social media.
- A gray partridge.
- Alternative form of hoon (“Indian gold coin”).
Where does hun come from?
Clipping of honey with pronunciation spelling.
Words that rhyme with hun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hun.
Questions about saying hun
How do you pronounce hun?
Say HUHN. The American pronunciation is /hʌn/. In British English it is /hʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hun?
Hun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say hun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌn/ and the British form is /hʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.