To pronounce "hunted", say HUNT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌntɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhʌntɪd/
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"hunted" has 2 syllables: hunt-ed. It rhymes with affronted and grunted, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Her uncle will go out and hunt for deer, now that it is open season.”
“The little girl was hunting for shells on the beach.”
adjective
“He looked up with a hunted expression.”
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"Hunted" has 2 syllables: hunt · ed.
The IPA transcription of "hunted" is /ˈhʌntɪd/.
Hunted: To find or search for an animal in the wild with the intention of killing the animal for its meat or for sport.
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