How to Pronounce Spun

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈspʌn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spun”

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

What does spun mean?

verb

  1. To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

    “I spun myself around a few times.”

  2. To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

    “They spin the cotton into thread.”

Synonyms

blandishdress upgildput lipstick onsugarcoatwhitewash

Words that rhyme with spun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrun

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spun"?▾

"Spun" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spun" is /ˈspʌn/.

What does "spun" mean?▾

Spun: To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

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