How to Pronounce Shunned

To pronounce "shunned", say SHUNN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃʌnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʃʌnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shunned”

"shunned" has 2 syllables: shunn-ed. It rhymes with stunned and rotund, if that helps it stick.

What does shunned mean?

verb

  1. To avoid, especially persistently.

    “Acrophobes shun mountaineering.”

  2. To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).

Words that rhyme with shunned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stunnedrotundfundmundgunnedrefundtwinnedsunnedpunnedhundoutgunnedgrund

Related words

avoidancedodgingavertedavoideddischargeddismisseddisregardeddodged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shunned"?▾

"Shunned" has 2 syllables: shunn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shunned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shunned" is /ʃʌnd/.

What does "shunned" mean?▾

Shunned: To avoid, especially persistently.

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