How to Pronounce Swung

To pronounce "swung", say SWUNG — one syllable, IPA /ˈswʌŋ/. 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

/ˈswʌŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swung”

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

What does swung mean?

verb

  1. To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

    “The plant swung in the breeze.”

  2. To dance.

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Words that rhyme with swung

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonguebungunsungamongslungflungstungyoungsprungclunghungstrung

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swung"?▾

"Swung" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "swung"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swung" is /ˈswʌŋ/.

What does "swung" mean?▾

Swung: To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

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