To pronounce "lungs", say LUNGS — one syllable, IPA /lʌŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/lʌŋz/
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"lungs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with rungs and tongues, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He hasn't the lungs to play long rallies like he use to.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lungs" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "lungs" is /lʌŋz/.
Lungs: A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
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