How to pronounce stunner
Say it like STUHN-er. Stunner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN).
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- STUHN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stunner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUHN-uh.
What does stunner mean?
- Anything that is stunning.
- A woman or man of stunning beauty or handsomeness (often hyperbolic), a knockout.
- A professional wrestling maneuver in which an attacking wrestler applies a facelock to an opponent and falls to a seated position, forcing the opponent's jaw or neck to drop on the attacker's shoulder.
Where does stunner come from?
From stun + -er.
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Words that rhyme with stunner
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Questions about saying stunner
How do you pronounce stunner?
Say STUHN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunner?
Stunner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN). Broken into parts: STUHN · er.
Is stunner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstʌnə/ (STUHN-uh).