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How to pronounce “stun

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Pronunciation guide for stun

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of stun with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why Don’t Vampires Cast Reflections?I am assuming that you're all in some state of stun after seeing that.
Definition summary
(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

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How to pronounce stun

Why Don’t Vampires Cast Reflections?

I am assuming that you're all in some state of stun after seeing that.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “stun

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
  • (transitive) To shock or surprise.
  • (snooker, billiards) To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball
  • (intransitive, video games) To enter a stunned state.
  • (Singapore, military, slang) To confiscate (an unguarded rifle, magazine, piece of equipment, etc.) from an unsuspecting soldier as punishment for neglect.
  • [Noun]
  • The condition of being stunned.
  • That which stuns; a shock; a stupefying blow.
  • (Newfoundland) A person who lacks intelligence.
  • (billiards, snooker, pool) The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin.
  • (science fiction, uncountable) A low-range setting for an energy weapon that will stun its target but not injure or kill it.

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