How to Pronounce Young

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/jʌŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “young”

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

Sounds exactly like: yung — easy to mix up when writing.

What does young mean?

noun

  1. People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.

    “The young of today are well-educated.”

  2. Young or immature offspring (especially of an animal).

    “The lion caught a gnu to feed its young.”

verb

  1. To become or seem to become younger.
  2. To cause to appear younger.

adjective

  1. In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

    “a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers”

  2. At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.

    “the age of space travel is still young;   a young business”

Synonyms

junioryouthfuljuvenileimmatureunderdevelopedundeveloped

Antonyms

agedelderlygrown upoldsenioryouthless

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Words that rhyme with young

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonguebungunsungamongslungflungstungsprungclunghungstrunglung

Related words

youthyouthfuladolescentteenteenagedbabyinfantchildly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "young"?▾

"Young" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "young"?▾

The IPA transcription of "young" is /jʌŋ/.

What does "young" mean?▾

Young: People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.

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