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