Comment prononcer « taunts » en anglais
tɔːnts
TAWNTS
Accent tonique principal : TAWNTS
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « taunts » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
It's up to you whether you let it harm you. When you teach your children not to be upset by the thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “taunts”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TAWNTS
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "taunts" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "taunts" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "taunts" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "taunts" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "taunts is" sounds like "taunts-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "taunts" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“When you teach your children not to be upset by the thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“of her relentless taunts.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“reactor that embarrassing taunts us every day by flying across the sky going I can do it and you can't and it could be that the right answer to this problem”— StanfordWatch clip
“HE TAUNTS THE BOAR WITH A PLAYFUL BOW.”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“- How John Cena taunts his opponents.”— WIREDWatch clip
“Their only disturbance came from the taunts and threats of the giant Benandonner, or the red man, who lived across the sea in Scotland.”— TED-EdWatch clip
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When you teach your children not to be upset by the thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out
Écouter en contexte: “taunts”
39 extraitsThe Anglais word “taunts” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tɔːnts (phonetic respelling: TAWNTS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TAWNTS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “taunts” functions as a verb, noun, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 39 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “taunts” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, TEDx Talks, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @24:21
“It's up to you whether you let it harm you. When you teach your children not to be upset by the thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @3:20
“anyways, one day I decided I had enough of her relentless taunts. So, I puffed out my chest. I furrowed my caterpillars. I assumed my power stance. out my chest. I furrowed my”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @73:35
“on and we Harvest its energy through geothermal and there's the fusion reactor that embarrassing taunts us every day by flying across the sky going I can do it and you can't and it could be that the right answer to this problem I can do it and you can't and it could be that the right answer to this problem”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #4 · @4:55
“HE MAKES UP FOR WITH BRAVADO. HE TAUNTS THE BOAR WITH A PLAYFUL BOW. HE'S HUNGRY, AND HE'S TESTING THE LIMITS.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #5 · @8:47
“- You're both guilty. - How John Cena taunts his opponents. - Ah, so I basically, it's a long stalking process.”
Définition et signification: “taunts”
- To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
- A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
- Very high or tall.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “John taunts his brother to reveal his hiding spot.”
- “VVith ſcoffes and ſcornes, and contumelious taunts, / In open Market-place produc't they me, / To be a publique ſpectacle to all: / Here, ſayd they, is the Terror of the French, / The Scar-Crovv that affrights our Children ſo.”
- “When you teach your children not to be upset by the thoughtless taunts of their classmates, what you point out”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “taunts”
- Pronunciation:
- TAWNTS
- Syllabes:
- TAWNTS
- Written Hyphenation:
- taunts
- Accent tonique principal :
- TAWNTS
- IPA:
- tɔːnts
- Écouter en contexte
- taunts
Mots qui riment avec “taunts”
-ɔntsMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "taunts" (⁄tɔːnts⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « taunts »
Comment prononcer « taunts » en anglais ?
« taunts » se prononce ⁄tɔːnts⁄ (TAWNTS). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « taunts » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « taunts » se trouve sur « TAWNTS ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « taunts » ?
To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Comment écouter « taunts » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 39 exemples vidéo de « taunts » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “taunts”?
Single-syllable words like "taunts" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "taunts" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.