To pronounce "stunning," say "STUH-ning" with stress on the first syllable. The word has two syllables: "stu" and "ning."
The phonetic spelling of "stunning" is /ˈstʌnɪŋ/. This means:
/ˈstʌ/ - sounds like "stu" in "student"/nɪŋ/ - sounds like "ning" in "singing"Many people mispronounce "stunning" as "STUN-ing" with equal stress on both syllables. This is incorrect because the stress should be on the first syllable.
Listen to the correct pronunciation of "stunning" in context:
She gave a stunning performance last night.
Pronouncing words correctly is essential for clear communication. Mispronouncing "stunning" can lead to confusion or misunderstandings. For instance, saying "STUN-ing" instead of "STUH-ning" might make listeners think you're referring to something different.