How to pronounce hunted
Say it like HUHN-tud. Hunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hunted
American and British speakers say hunted in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntəd/ in the US and /ˈhʌntəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-tud.
What does hunted mean?
- reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted“the hopeless hunted look on the prisoner's face”“a glitter of apprehension in her hunted eyes”
Words that rhyme with hunted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hunted.
Questions about saying hunted
How do you pronounce hunted?
Say HUHN-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntəd/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunted?
Hunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say hunted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntəd/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.