How to Pronounce "tung"
word
/ˈtəŋ/
TUNG
/tʌŋ/
TUNG
Definition
A type of tree native to China, known for its seeds that produce tung oil, used in wood finishing and paints. The word can also refer to the oil made from its seeds.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtəŋ/
British English
/tʌŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUNG
UK
TUNG
Listen in Context
The tung tree grows quickly in warm climates.
Farmers collect tung seeds in autumn.
Tung oil is used to protect wood from water.
I bought some tung oil to finish my new kitchen table.