How to pronounce shun
Say it like SHUHN. Shun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shun
American and British speakers say shun in essentially the same way: /ʃʌn/ in the US and /ʃʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHN.
What does shun mean?
- To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.“Acrophobes shun mountaineering.”
- To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).“I'll shun meeting them for as long as possible.”
- To screen, hide.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shun.
Questions about saying shun
How do you pronounce shun?
Say SHUHN. The American pronunciation is /ʃʌn/. In British English it is /ʃʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shun?
Shun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say shun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃʌn/ and the British form is /ʃʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.