How to Pronounce Rungs

To pronounce "rungs", say RUNGS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RUNGS

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💡 Tip for remembering “rungs”

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

What does rungs mean?

noun

  1. A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
  2. A crosspiece between legs of a chair.

Words that rhyme with rungs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tongueslungsbungsdungsyoungs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rungs"?▾

"Rungs" has one syllable.

What does "rungs" mean?▾

Rungs: A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

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