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