How to Pronounce Daunting

To pronounce "daunting", say DAUNT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “daunting”

"daunting" has 2 syllables: daunt-ing. It rhymes with taunting and wanting, if that helps it stick.

What does daunting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Present participle of daunt.

adjective

  1. Discouraging; inspiring fear.
  2. Intimidatingly impressive; awe-inspiring, overwhelming.

Synonyms

disconcertingdismayingformidablefrighteningunnervingunsettlingintimidating

Antonyms

undaunting

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Words that rhyme with daunting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tauntingwantinghauntingflauntingjauntingvauntingquantong

Related words

intimidatingdiscouragingintimidateredoubtableterrificterrifyingtroublingalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daunting"?▾

"Daunting" has 2 syllables: daunt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "daunting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daunting" is /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/.

What does "daunting" mean?▾

Daunting: To discourage, intimidate.

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