How to pronounce fung
Say it like FUHNG. Fung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fung. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of fung
American and British speakers say fung in essentially the same way: /fʌŋ/ in the US and /fʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNG.
What does fung mean?
- Alternative form of fum (“fabulous Chinese bird”).
- Fungus.
Words that rhyme with fung
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fung.
Questions about saying fung
How do you pronounce fung?
Say FUHNG. The American pronunciation is /fʌŋ/. In British English it is /fʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fung?
Fung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say fung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌŋ/ and the British form is /fʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.