How to pronounce stunod
Say it like STOO-nod. Stunod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- nod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stunod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-nod.
What does stunod mean?
- Stupid or crazy; out of touch with reality.
Where does stunod come from?
The word stoned (“exhilarated, intoxicated by substances”) is often theorized to be a phono-semantic matching from stunod.
Questions about saying stunod
How do you pronounce stunod?
Say STOO-nod. The American pronunciation is /ˈstunɑd/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːnɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunod?
Stunod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · nod.
Is stunod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstjuːnɒd/ (STYOO-nod).