How to pronounce "stun"

stun

Sports & Recreation
American
/stʌn/

Syllable Breakdown

stun

How natives say stun

British
/stʌn/

Syllable Breakdown

stun

How natives say stun

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 's' sound, like in 'snake'.

  • Move to a short 'u' sound, as in 'cup'.

  • End with an 'n' sound, touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • stone (sto-ne)

  • stand (stand)

  • sun (sun)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is the 'u' sound like in 'cup'?

Yes, it is a short 'u' sound.

Is 'stun' a one-syllable word?

Yes, 'stun' has one syllable.

Does the 'n' require tongue movement?

Yes, place your tongue on the roof of your mouth.

Definition

stun

To cause someone to be unable to react due to surprise or shock.

Word Family

stunning

/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

adjective

very attractive or impressive

Example: The dress is stunning.

stunned

/stʌnd/

adjective

too shocked to speak or act

Example: He stood there stunned.

stunner

/ˈstʌn.ər/

noun

someone or something very attractive

Example: She's a real stunner.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Adding '-ing' changes the ending sound.

Changing '-ed' affects vowel pronunciation.

'Stunner' adds another syllable with a schwa.

Pro Tips

Watch your tongue position

Ensure your tongue is behind your teeth for the 'n' sound.

Practice short vowels

Short 'u' is crucial for correct pronunciation.

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