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