How to Pronounce "taunts"
word
ˈtɔnts
TAWNTs
tˈɔːnts
TAWNTs
Definition
Remarks or actions meant to mock, tease, or insult someone in a mean or provoking way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔnts
British English
tˈɔːnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWNTs
UK
TAWNTs
Listen in Context
The other children laughed at him with cruel taunts.
She ignored the taunts and kept studying.
The taunts were hurtful and made him sad.
He pretended not to hear their taunts, but they bothered him deeply.