How to pronounce hung
Say it like HUHNG. Hung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hung
American and British speakers say hung in essentially the same way: /hʌŋ/ in the US and /hʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNG.
What does hung mean?
- simple past and past participle of hang (except when referring to the method of execution; there, hanged is used instead) How to pronounce hang
- simple past and past participle of hang (in any sense) How to pronounce hang
- Suspended by hanging.
- Having hanging additions or appendages.
- Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
Words that rhyme with hung
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hung.
Questions about saying hung
How do you pronounce hung?
Say HUHNG. The American pronunciation is /hʌŋ/. In British English it is /hʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hung?
Hung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say hung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌŋ/ and the British form is /hʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.