How to pronounce wung
Say it like WUHNG. Wung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wung
American and British speakers say wung in essentially the same way: /wʌŋ/ in the US and /wʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUHNG.
What does wung mean?
- past participle of wing How to pronounce wing
Where does wung come from?
Formed by analogy with the past forms of class 3 strong verbs, such as swung and stung; compare hung.
Words that rhyme with wung
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wung.
Questions about saying wung
How do you pronounce wung?
Say WUHNG. The American pronunciation is /wʌŋ/. In British English it is /wʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wung?
Wung is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say wung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wʌŋ/ and the British form is /wʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.