American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'young' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "young" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "young"

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Simple pronunciation
yuhng
IPA transcription
/jəŋ/
Word frequency
345th

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What does "young" mean?

  1. not old; having lived for a short time

Examples of "young" in a sentence

  • She is young and ambitious.
  • The young boy was lost.
  • Being young doesn't mean you're inexperienced.

How common is "young"?

Young is the 345th most common word in English.

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