How to pronounce taunting
Say it like TAWN-ting. Taunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWN).
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- TAWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taunting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taunting
American and British speakers say taunting in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAWN-ting.
What does taunting mean?
- present participle and gerund of taunt How to pronounce taunt
- The act of one who taunts.
- Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
Where does taunting come from?
From taunt + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with taunting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taunting.
Questions about saying taunting
How do you pronounce taunting?
Say TAWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taunting?
Taunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAWN). Broken into parts: TAWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say taunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.