English pronunciation · Words Starting with K
Kung Pronunciation
Kung is pronounced KUHNG, IPA /ˈkəŋ/.
KUHNG
US /ˈkəŋ/
Syllables: KUHNG (1 syllable)
noun: The first element of kung fu, the Chinese martial art, from a word meaning skill acquired through effort.
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Kung in a Sentence
- He has been studying kung fu since he was eight.
- The kung fu class meets on Tuesdays.
- Kung pao chicken is on the menu most weeks.
Common Mispronunciations of Kung
Not KOONG
The vowel is the uh of cup, not the oo of book. English borrowed the syllable as kuhng.
Not KUHN
The ending is the ng of sing, made at the back of the mouth, rather than a plain n at the tongue tip.
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