How to pronounce clung
Say it like KLUHNG. Clung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of clung
American and British speakers say clung in essentially the same way: /klʌŋ/ in the US and /klʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHNG.
What does clung mean?
- simple past and past participle of cling How to pronounce cling
Words that rhyme with clung
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clung.
Questions about saying clung
How do you pronounce clung?
Say KLUHNG. The American pronunciation is /klʌŋ/. In British English it is /klʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clung?
Clung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say clung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌŋ/ and the British form is /klʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.