How to Pronounce "rung"
word
/ˈɹəŋ/
RUNG
/ɹˈʌŋ/
RUNG
Definition
A rung is a horizontal bar on a ladder or a step between the sides, used for climbing up or down.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹəŋ/
British English
/ɹˈʌŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUNG
UK
RUNG
Listen in Context
He stepped carefully onto the bottom rung of the ladder.
The old ladder is missing a rung.
She climbed up to the highest rung.
Each rung on this ladder feels a bit unstable.