Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

taunting

/ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.01 in modern English

Syllables: taunt-ing
IPA: /ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of taunt

noun

The act of one who taunts.

adj

Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example Sentences

"Because he often "dwelt in a world of terrors," he was susceptible to the tricks and tauntings of his playmates, who took advantage of his fears."

Etymology

From taunt + -ing.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/
British English: /ˈtɔːnt.ɪŋ/

Inflected Forms

tauntings (plural) more taunting (comparative) most taunting (superlative)

Derived Forms

tauntingly tauntingness

Frequently Paired Words

taunter provocation aggravation irritation disrespectful

Synonyms

taunt twit derisive gibelike jeering mocking

Rhymes With

haunting daunting flaunting

Questions

How do you pronounce taunting?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɔnt.ɪŋ/.
What does taunting mean?: present participle and gerund of taunt
Where does taunting come from?: From taunt + -ing.

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