How to Pronounce Bung

To pronounce "bung", say BUNG — one syllable, IPA /ˈbʌŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbʌŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bung”

"bung" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tongue and unsung, if that helps it stick.

What does bung mean?

noun

  1. A stopper, alternative to a cork, often made of rubber used to prevent fluid passing through the neck of a bottle, vat, a hole in a vessel etc.
  2. A cecum or anus, especially of a slaughter animal.

verb

  1. To plug, as with a bung.
  2. To put or throw somewhere without care; to chuck.

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Words that rhyme with bung

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tongueunsungamongslungflungstungyoungsprungclunghungstrunglung

Related words

tipspilestarterstopperbongbongeboungebung-hole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bung"?▾

"Bung" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bung"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bung" is /ˈbʌŋ/.

What does "bung" mean?▾

Bung: A stopper, alternative to a cork, often made of rubber used to prevent fluid passing through the neck of a bottle, vat, a hole in a vessel etc.

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