How to Pronounce Stun

To pronounce "stun", say STUN — one syllable, IPA /stʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/stʌn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stun”

"stun" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

What does stun mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being stunned.
  2. That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.

verb

  1. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

    “Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.”

  2. To shock or surprise.

    “He stood there stunned, looking at the beautiful, breath-taking sunrise.”

Words that rhyme with stun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrunundone

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stun"?▾

"Stun" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stun" is /stʌn/.

What does "stun" mean?▾

Stun: The condition of being stunned.

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