How to Pronounce Sprung

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈspɹʌŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sprung”

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

What does sprung mean?

verb

  1. To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

    “to sprain one's ankle”

verb

  1. To burst forth.
  2. (of beards) To grow.

adjective

  1. Utterly infatuated with someone; completely taken over by romantic interest.
  2. Caught doing something illegal or against the rules.

Synonyms

caught with a hand in the cookie jarred-handedcrazedsplinteredsmittentaken

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Words that rhyme with sprung

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tonguebungunsungamongslungflungstungyoungclunghungstrunglung

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprung"?▾

"Sprung" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprung"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprung" is /ˈspɹʌŋ/.

What does "sprung" mean?▾

Sprung: To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

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