How to pronounce stunting
Say it like STUHN-ting. Stunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN).
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- STUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stunting
American and British speakers say stunting in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHN-ting.
What does stunting mean?
- present participle and gerund of stunt How to pronounce stunt
- The act of performing stunts or ostentatiously showing off.
- Stunted growth, often caused by chronic malnutrition.
Words that rhyme with stunting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stunting.
Questions about saying stunting
How do you pronounce stunting?
Say STUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunting?
Stunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN). Broken into parts: STUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say stunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.