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