English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Swung Pronunciation
Swung is pronounced SWUHNG, IPA /ˈswəŋ/.
SWUHNG
US /ˈswəŋ/ · UK /ˈswʌŋ/
Syllables: SWUHNG (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of swing): Moved back and forth from a fixed point, or turned sharply in a new direction.
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Swung in a Sentence
- The gate swung open in the wind.
- Opinion has swung against the proposal.
- He swung the bag onto his shoulder.
Common Mispronunciations of Swung
Not SWOONG
This u is the one in sung, short and sitting in the middle of the mouth.
Not SWUHN
Nothing is released after the nasal. The ng is a single sound and the word stops on it.
Tip: Swing, swung, swung: there is no such form as swang, whatever the pattern of sing and sang suggests.
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