How to pronounce stun
Say it like STUHN. Stun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stun
American and British speakers say stun in essentially the same way: /stʌn/ in the US and /stʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHN.
What does stun mean?
- To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.“Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.”
- To shock or surprise.“The celebrity was stunned to find herself confronted with unfounded allegations on the front page of a newspaper.”
- To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball
- The condition of being stunned.
- That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.
- A person who lacks intelligence.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stun.
Questions about saying stun
How do you pronounce stun?
Say STUHN. The American pronunciation is /stʌn/. In British English it is /stʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stun?
Stun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say stun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌn/ and the British form is /stʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.