To pronounce "cunning", say CUNN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
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"cunning" has 2 syllables: cunn-ing. It rhymes with stunning and running, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cunning" has 2 syllables: cunn · ing.
The IPA transcription of "cunning" is /ˈkʌnɪŋ/.
Cunning: Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
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