How to pronounce shuns
Say it like SHUHNZ. Shuns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shuns
American and British speakers say shuns in essentially the same way: /ʃʌnz/ in the US and /ʃʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHNZ.
What does shuns mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shun How to pronounce shun
Words that rhyme with shuns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shuns.
Questions about saying shuns
How do you pronounce shuns?
Say SHUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃʌnz/. In British English it is /ʃʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuns?
Shuns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say shuns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃʌnz/ and the British form is /ʃʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.