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