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How to pronounce “rung

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Pronunciation guide for rung

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of rung with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The 7 Pillars of Unlocking Potentialand to the Pro Wrestling League, a newish rung in this talent ladder.
Definition summary
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

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How to pronounce rung

The 7 Pillars of Unlocking Potential

and to the Pro Wrestling League, a newish rung in this talent ladder.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “rung

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
  • A crosspiece between legs of a chair.
  • (figurative) A position in a hierarchy.
  • (nautical, dated) A floor timber in a ship.
  • (dated) One of the stakes of a cart; a spar; a heavy staff.
  • (engineering, dated) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel.
  • (engineering, dated) One of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.
  • [Verb]
  • past participle of ring (only in senses related to a bell)
  • (chiefly dialectal) simple past of ring
  • [Adjective]
  • Of a pig: having a ring through the nose.

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