“Rung” or “Wrung”—Which to use?

“Rung” or “Wrung”

Overview

rung / wrung are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rung: (noun) a crosspiece between the legs of a chair.

wrung: (verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. (verb) twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid.

Pronunciation

rung: r·AH·ng

wrung: r·AH·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rung”

…in southern part, at Phanom Rung and Phimai, which lie on…
Dil Ka Kiya Rung Karon (2015)
…with People from the Bottom Rung of Society was published in
…a wooden frame, and are rung in the traditional English full…
…ensures the correct changes are rung in the correct sequence.
…ascending order), and shall be rung without interval.
…this, it has been successfully rung as a continuous performance both…
Each bell must be rung continuously by the same person…
…Caters (on 10 bells) were rung in the 300 years following…
…Keller; grandson of composer Henrik Rung.

Examples of “wrung”

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