How to pronounce sprung
Say it like SPRUHNG. Sprung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sprung
American and British speakers say sprung in essentially the same way: /sprʌŋ/ in the US and /sprʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRUHNG.
What does sprung mean?
- simple past and past participle of spring How to pronounce spring
- Fitted or cushioned with springs.“a sprung mattress”
- Worn out such that the springiness has dissipated.“My old money clip was sprung, so I replaced it.”
- Utterly infatuated with someone; completely taken over by romantic interest; originally and literally, having a penile erection.
Words that rhyme with sprung
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprung.
Questions about saying sprung
How do you pronounce sprung?
Say SPRUHNG. The American pronunciation is /sprʌŋ/. In British English it is /sprʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprung?
Sprung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say sprung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sprʌŋ/ and the British form is /sprʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.