How to pronounce stunt
Say it like STUHNT. Stunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stunt
American and British speakers say stunt in essentially the same way: /stʌnt/ in the US and /stʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHNT.
What does stunt mean?
- a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
- a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth
- check the growth or development of“You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles”
- perform a stunt or stunts
Where does stunt come from?
Unknown. Compare Middle Low German stunt (“a shoulder grip with which you throw someone on their back”), Middle English stunt (“foolish; stupid”).
Words that rhyme with stunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stunt.
Questions about saying stunt
How do you pronounce stunt?
Say STUHNT. The American pronunciation is /stʌnt/. In British English it is /stʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunt?
Stunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say stunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌnt/ and the British form is /stʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.