How to Pronounce Stunning

To pronounce "stunning", say STUNN-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

STUNN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stunning”

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

What does stunning mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Having an effect that stuns.

    “The stunning jolt from the taser gun made the criminal stop fleeing.”

  2. Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.

    “That woman is stunning!”

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Words that rhyme with stunning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cunningrunningshunningwoningskinningbunningpunningtwinningtinningoverrunningsunningshinning

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stunning"?▾

"Stunning" has 2 syllables: stunn · ing.

What does "stunning" mean?▾

Stunning: To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

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