How to Pronounce Daunted

To pronounce "daunted", say DAUNT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

DAUNT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “daunted”

"daunted" has 2 syllables: daunt-ed. It rhymes with undaunted and vaunted, if that helps it stick.

What does daunted mean?

verb

  1. To discourage, intimidate.
  2. To overwhelm.

adjective

  1. (Normally with a copular verb). Mildly afraid or worried by some upcoming situation.

    “I was daunted by the prospect of interviewing such a heavyweight politician.”

Words that rhyme with daunted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

undauntedvauntedhauntedwantedtauntedflauntedunwantedjaunted

Related words

fazedbothereddiscomposedintimidatedapprehensivescaredyascaredtimorous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daunted"?▾

"Daunted" has 2 syllables: daunt · ed.

What does "daunted" mean?▾

Daunted: To discourage, intimidate.

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