How Do You Spell SPRUNG?

Pronunciation: [spɹˈʌŋ] (IPA)

The word "sprung" is spelled with the letters S-P-R-U-N-G. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /sprʌŋ/. The first sound /s/ is an unvoiced alveolar fricative, while /p/ is an unvoiced bilabial plosive. The sound /r/ is an alveolar approximant, and /ʌ/ is a mid-central vowel pronounced with the tongue slightly forward. Lastly, /ŋ/ is a velar nasal, where the sound comes from the back of the mouth. The word "sprung" is often used as a past tense verb meaning to jump up suddenly or to come into existence suddenly.

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SPRUNG Meaning and Definition

  1. Sprung is a term with multiple meanings and can be used as a verb, an adjective, or a noun. As a verb, sprung refers to the past participle form of "spring," which means to move suddenly and quickly, typically as a result of pressure or tension being released. In this sense, sprung can describe the action of jumping or leaping forcefully from a surface or being released from a compressed or coiled position. Another use of sprung as a verb is related to the emergence or coming into existence of something, often in a sudden or unexpected manner.

    As an adjective, sprung typically describes something that has been bent or flexed and then released, resulting in a somewhat elastic or bouncing effect. It can also refer to someone who has suddenly leaped into action or surprise due to a sudden event or stimulus. When used to describe a person, it can imply a lively, energetic, or enthusiastic nature.

    In the context of a noun, sprung is often associated with the suspension system of a vehicle, particularly a car, that allows for a smoother ride by absorbing shocks and vibrations. It can also refer to a sudden and unexpected jump or burst, often in relation to a surprise or ambush.

    Overall, the term "sprung" can connote the concepts of sudden movement, release of pressure or tension, emergence, elasticity, flexibility, surprise, and energy.

  2. • Of spring, which see.
    • Arisen; begun to grow.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPRUNG

The word "sprung" is derived from the Old English word "spryngan", which means "to leap up" or "to burst forth". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "sprenganą" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sper-/spreng-", which carries the idea of jumping, bursting, or breaking. Over time, the word "sprung" evolved and, in modern English, it is commonly used to describe an action of suddenly and quickly appearing or emerging.

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Conjugate verb Sprung

CONDITIONAL

I would sprung
you would sprung
he/she/it would sprung
we would sprung
they would sprung
I would spring
we would spring
you would spring
he/she/it would spring
they would spring

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be springing
you would be springing
he/she/it would be springing
we would be springing
they would be springing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sprung
you would have sprung
he/she/it would have sprung
we would have sprung
they would have sprung

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been springing
you would have been springing
he/she/it would have been springing
we would have been springing
they would have been springing

FUTURE

I will spring
you will spring
he/she/it will spring
we will spring
they will spring

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be springing
you will be springing
he/she/it will be springing
we will be springing
they will be springing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sprung
you will have sprung
he/she/it will have sprung
we will have sprung
they will have sprung
I will have sprang, will have sprung
we will have sprang, will have sprung
you will have sprang, will have sprung
he/she/it will have sprang, will have sprung
they will have sprang, will have sprung

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been springing
you will have been springing
he/she/it will have been springing
we will have been springing
they will have been springing

IMPERATIVE

you spring
we let´s spring

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spring

PAST

I sprang
you sprang
he/she/it sprang
we sprang
they sprang

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was springing
you were springing
he/she/it was springing
we were springing
they were springing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sprung

PAST PERFECT

I had sprung
you had sprung
he/she/it had sprung
we had sprung
they had sprung
I had sprang, had sprung
we had sprang, had sprung
you had sprang, had sprung
he/she/it had sprang, had sprung
they had sprang, had sprung

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been springing
you had been springing
he/she/it had been springing
we had been springing
they had been springing

PRESENT

I spring
you spring
he/she/it springs
we spring
they spring

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am springing
you are springing
he/she/it is springing
we are springing
they are springing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

springing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sprung
you have sprung
he/she/it has sprung
we have sprung
they have sprung
I have sprang, have sprung
we have sprang, have sprung
you have sprang, have sprung
he/she/it has sprang, has sprung
they have sprang, have sprung

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been springing
you have been springing
he/she/it has been springing
we have been springing
they have been springing
I would have sprang, would have sprung
we would have sprang, would have sprung
you would have sprang, would have sprung
he/she/it would have sprang, would have sprung
they would have sprang, would have sprung

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