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