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