How to Pronounce "wrung"
word
ˈɹəŋ
RUNG
ɹˈʌŋ
RUNG
Definition
'Wrung' is the past tense and past participle of 'wring', meaning to twist something tightly, usually to remove liquid from it, such as water from a cloth or towel.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəŋ
British English
ɹˈʌŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUNG
UK
RUNG
Listen in Context
She wrung the wet towel and hung it to dry.
He wrung the water from his shirt after the rain.
The nurse wrung out the cloth before placing it on his forehead.
She was so worried, she wrung her hands all night.