How to pronounce taunt
Say it like TAWNT. Taunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taunt pronunciation, sound by sound
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- TAWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of taunt
American and British speakers say taunt in essentially the same way: /tɔnt/ in the US and /tɔːnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAWNT.
What does taunt mean?
- A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
- To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.“John taunts his brother to reveal his hiding spot.”
Where does taunt come from?
From Middle French tanter (“to tempt, try, provoke”), variant of Old French tempter (“to try”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with taunt
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Questions about saying taunt
How do you pronounce taunt?
Say TAWNT. The American pronunciation is /tɔnt/. In British English it is /tɔːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taunt?
Taunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say taunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔnt/ and the British form is /tɔːnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.