How to Pronounce "stung"
word
/ˈstəŋ/
STUHNG
/stˈʌŋ/
STUNG
Definition
'Stung' is the past tense and past participle of 'sting.' It means someone or something was bitten or pricked by an insect or animal, or felt a sharp pain, physically or emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstəŋ/
British English
/stˈʌŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUHNG
UK
STUNG
Listen in Context
I was stung by a bee at the park.
She felt stung by his rude words.
The jellyfish stung his leg.
His comment really stung, but I tried to ignore it.