cunning

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/

Syllables cun·ning

Stress CUN-ning

Phonics Breakdown

cun

/kʌn/

short u

ning

/nɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

clever at achieving goals by trickery or skill

Sound Reference

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cun=/kʌn/(cut) + ning=/nɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The fox is known for its cunning behavior.