How to Pronounce "young"
word
/ˈjəŋ/
YUHNG
/jˈʌŋ/
YUNG
Definition
Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old. Used to describe people, animals, or things at an early stage of life or development.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjəŋ/
British English
/jˈʌŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YUHNG
UK
YUNG
Listen in Context
The young dog is learning new tricks.
She is a young girl who loves to play.
My brother is still very young and goes to school.
He's still quite young but very talented.