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