To pronounce "high-strung", say HIGHSTR-ung — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIGHSTR-ung
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"high-strung" has 2 syllables: highstr-ung. It rhymes with eyestring, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"High-strung" has 2 syllables: highstr · ung.
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