shun

How to Split "shun" into Syllables

The word shun is divided into 1 syllables: shun. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• shun — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of shun:

• IPA: /ʃʌn/

📖 Definitions

1. shun (third-person singular simple present shuns, present participle shunning, simple past and past participle shunned)
2. “shun”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English schonen (“to decline to do, avoid, fear”), from Old English sċunian (“to shun, fear, avoid”), of uncertain origin, though probably ultimately connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)kewH- (“to cover, conceal”) via Proto-Germanic [Term?]; see that entry for more discussion. Compare hide, shy, and Sanskrit स्कुनाति (skunāti, “to cover”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down shun into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare shun with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
shun	1	shun
seam	1	seam
Shauna	2	shau-na
Sony	2	so-ny
sigma	2	sig-ma

🔗 Related Words

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shut, shuck, Shula, shunt, shush, shucks, shudder, shuffle.