How to Pronounce "taunt about"
expression
ˈtɔnt/ /əˈbaʊt
TAWNT uh-BOWT
tˈɔːnt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
TAWNT uh-BOWT
Definition
To tease, mock, or make fun of someone in a mean or provoking way specifically about a particular topic or issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔnt/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
tˈɔːnt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWNT uh-BOWT
UK
TAWNT uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The boys taunted about his new glasses.
She hated when people taunted about her accent.
Never taunt about someone’s family.
Kids at school used to taunt about my height all the time.