Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Shun”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Shun
Shun is the singular noun form. Shuns is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To keep away from someone or something on purpose; to deliberately avoid being near them.
Why is the Plural of Shun “shuns”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Shun
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: shun → shuns
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Shun
Just add -s to “shun” to make “shuns”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some learners say 'SHOON' (like 'shoe') or 'SHAWN'. Correct: SHUN (rhymes with 'sun', 'run', 'gun')..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Shun
See shun and shuns used in real sentences side by side.
- After the scandal, many people shunned him and refused to associate with him. C2
- She has shunned public attention throughout her career, preferring privacy. C2
- The researcher shunned controversial topics to maintain her scientific credibility. C2
Common Plural Mistakes with Shun
Wrong: She shunned to speak publicly.
Correct: She shunned public speaking. / She shunned speaking publicly.
'Shun' takes a noun or gerund object, not an infinitive. Use gerund (-ing) form.
Wrong: They shun the newcomer because strange accent.
Correct: They shun the newcomer because of their strange accent. / They shun the newcomer because they have a strange accent.
After 'because', use 'of' with noun or add a verb clause. Incomplete clause is incorrect.
How to Pronounce Shun and Shuns
One syllable: SHUN. The 'u' sounds like in 'cup' or 'run', not like 'moon'. Final 'n' is clear.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Shun
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Shun
From Old English 'scunian' (to abhor, avoid). Possibly from Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to shrink back'. Used in English since at least 9th century with consistent meaning of avoidance.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Shun
What is the plural of “shun”?
The plural of “shun” is “shuns”.
Is “shuns” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.