How to Pronounce "daunting"
word
ˈdɔntɪŋ
DAWN-ting
dˈɔːntɪŋ
DAWN-ting
Definition
Something that is 'daunting' seems difficult, frightening, or overwhelming to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔntɪŋ
British English
dˈɔːntɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWN-ting
UK
DAWN-ting
Listen in Context
Climbing the mountain was a daunting challenge for them.
Starting a new school can feel daunting at first.
She found the big project daunting, but finished it anyway.
The idea of moving abroad alone is pretty daunting, isn’t it?