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