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