How to pronounce shunning
Say it like SHUHN-ing. Shunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN).
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- SHUHN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shunning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shunning
American and British speakers say shunning in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHN-ing.
What does shunning mean?
- present participle and gerund of shun How to pronounce shun
- The act by which something is shunned; avoidance.
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Words that rhyme with shunning
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Questions about saying shunning
How do you pronounce shunning?
Say SHUHN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shunning?
Shunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: SHUHN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say shunning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.