How to Pronounce "shunning"
word
ˈʃənɪŋ
SHUH-ning
ʃˈʌnɪŋ
SHUN-ning
Definition
Purposely avoiding, ignoring, or excluding a person or thing, often as a form of social rejection or disapproval.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃənɪŋ
British English
ʃˈʌnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUH-ning
UK
SHUN-ning
Listen in Context
The community was shunning him after his mistake.
She is shunning unhealthy foods now.
The group began shunning new members.
He felt the sting of shunning when his friends stopped talking to him.