How to Pronounce "shuns"
word
ˈʃənz
SHUNZ
ʃˈʌnz
SHUNZ
Definition
To deliberately avoid someone or something because you do not want to be involved with them or it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃənz
British English
ʃˈʌnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUNZ
UK
SHUNZ
Listen in Context
He shuns fast food because he wants to stay healthy.
She shuns negative people to keep her life positive.
The dog shuns strangers and only plays with its owner.
After the scandal, he shuns the spotlight completely.