How to Pronounce Shunning

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃʌnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shunning”

"shunning" has 2 syllables: shunn-ing. It rhymes with cunning and stunning, if that helps it stick.

What does shunning mean?

verb

  1. To avoid, especially persistently.

    “Acrophobes shun mountaineering.”

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

noun

  1. The act by which something is shunned; avoidance.

Words that rhyme with shunning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cunningstunningrunningwoningskinningbunningpunningtwinningtinningoverrunningsunningshinning

Related words

avoidancedodgingbanningbanishingrejectingeschewanceeschewmenteschewal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shunning"?▾

"Shunning" has 2 syllables: shunn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shunning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shunning" is /ˈʃʌnɪŋ/.

What does "shunning" mean?▾

Shunning: To avoid, especially persistently.

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