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