How to pronounce rung
Say it like RUHNG. Rung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rung
American and British speakers say rung in essentially the same way: /rʌŋ/ in the US and /rʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHNG.
What does rung mean?
- A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
- A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
- A position in a hierarchy.“the lowest rung of the society”
- past participle of ring (only in senses related to a bell) How to pronounce ring
- Of a pig: having a ring through the nose.
Where does rung come from?
From Middle English rung, from Old English hrung, from Proto-West Germanic *hrungu, from Proto-Germanic *hrungō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rung
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Questions about saying rung
How do you pronounce rung?
Say RUHNG. The American pronunciation is /rʌŋ/. In British English it is /rʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rung?
Rung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say rung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌŋ/ and the British form is /rʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.