Pronunciation: [hˈʌŋ dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "hung down" might appear confusing due to the similar pronunciation of "hanged". However, the correct spelling in this context is with a 'u' as it represents the past participle form of the verb 'hang'. The word is pronounced as /hʌŋ daʊn/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with emphasis on the first syllable 'hʌŋ' and a clear distinction between the two separate sounds of 'g' and 'd' at the end of each word.
Hung down is a phrasal verb that describes the action of being suspended or drooping downward. This term is primarily used to depict the position or movement of objects or parts of a body that fall or dangle in a lowered or hanging manner.
When something is said to be "hung down," it implies that it is not supporting its own weight and is instead hanging or swaying loosely. This phrase commonly refers to objects or body parts that are attached or connected to something else. For example, a curtain can be described as hung down when it is suspended downward from a rod or rail.
The action of hanging down suggests a passive posture or lack of tension, as if something is limp or sagging. The degree to which an object or body part hangs down can vary, from a slight droop to a more significant downward extension. It can be influenced by factors such as weight, length, flexibility, or the absence of any supporting force.
Overall, hung down serves as a descriptive term to convey the state or motion of something that is lowered, suspended, or drooping, emphasizing its lack of support or tautness.
The word "hung" is derived from the Old English verb "hōn" or "hangian", which means "to be suspended". Its past participle form, "hangen", eventually evolved into the word "hung". The word "down" originated from the Old English adverb "dūne", meaning "from a high position to a lower one". When combined, "hung down" describes something that is suspended or placed at a lower position.
