How to Pronounce "sprung"
word
/ˈspɹəŋ/
spruhng
/spɹˈʌŋ/
spruhng
Definition
Past participle of 'spring'. Means to have jumped, appeared suddenly, or originated from something. Also describes something with springs or that has become warped.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɹəŋ/
British English
/spɹˈʌŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spruhng
UK
spruhng
Listen in Context
The cat had sprung onto the table before I could stop it.
A new café has sprung up on our street.
The mattress is old and has sprung in the middle.
Dozens of food trucks have sprung up around the city since the pandemic ended.