How to Pronounce Stunting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstʌntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stunting”

"stunting" has 2 syllables: stunt-ing. It rhymes with grunting and confronting, if that helps it stick.

What does stunting mean?

verb

  1. (cheerleading) To perform a stunt.
  2. To show off; to posture.

verb

  1. To check or hinder the growth or development of.

    “Some have said smoking stunts your growth.”

noun

  1. Stunted growth, often caused by chronic malnutrition.

Words that rhyme with stunting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gruntingconfrontingbuntinghuntingfrontingaffrontingshuntingstintingbluntingtinting

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stunting"?▾

"Stunting" has 2 syllables: stunt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stunting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stunting" is /ˈstʌntɪŋ/.

What does "stunting" mean?▾

Stunting: (cheerleading) To perform a stunt.

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