How Do You Spell STRUNG?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈʌŋ] (IPA)

The word "strung" is spelled with six letters, consisting of the consonants "s", "t", "r", "n", and the vowels "u" and "g". The IPA phonetic transcription of "strung" is /strʌŋ/, where the stress is on the first syllable. The letter "u" is pronounced as /ʌ/, which is an unstressed mid-central vowel. The letter combination "ng" is pronounced as /ŋ/ which is a voiced velar nasal consonant. Overall, the spelling of "strung" follows the common English orthographic conventions.

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STRUNG Meaning and Definition

  1. Strung is the past tense and past participle of the verb "string." It refers to the action of attaching or fastening objects together, usually by using a string or a similar material to create a linear arrangement.

    When something is described as being strung, it means that it has been tied or connected with a string or thread. This can apply to a variety of objects or situations. For example, a guitar, violin, or other stringed instrument is considered strung when the strings have been properly attached and tightened, allowing them to produce sound when played. Similarly, a tennis racket or a fishing rod is strung when the strings have been threaded through the frame, usually in a specific pattern or tension, to enable their use in their respective sports.

    Aside from physical objects, the term strung can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional state. When someone is said to be strung, it means that they are feeling tense, stressed, or emotionally wrought. This can be due to various factors, such as intense pressure or a high level of anticipation. In this context, being strung is often associated with a sense of being tightly wound or on edge.

    Overall, whether it pertains to physical attachments or emotional states, the term strung conveys the idea of objects or individuals being connected, tied, or strained.

  2. Of string, which see.

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

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Etymology of STRUNG

The word "strung" comes from the Old English verb "strengian", which means "to tie tightly" or "to bind". This verb is derived from the Old Norse word "strengja", which has a similar meaning. The root of both of these words is the Proto-Germanic word "strangôną", meaning "to make taut or rigid". Over time, the verb "strengian" evolved into the Middle English word "strungen" and eventually became the modern English word "strung".

Idioms with the word STRUNG

  • strung out The idiom "strung out" generally refers to an individual who is physically or mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, or in a state of extreme stress or anxiety. It can also describe someone who is under the influence of drugs and experiencing the after-effects or withdrawal symptoms.
  • high-strung "High-strung" is used to describe someone who is easily agitated, nervous, or anxious.
  • highly-strung highly-strung: easily agitated or nervous; easily upset or stressed.

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Conjugate verb Strung

CONDITIONAL

I would strung
you would strung
he/she/it would strung
we would strung
they would strung
I would string
we would string
you would string
he/she/it would string
they would string

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have strung
you will have strung
he/she/it will have strung
we will have strung
they will have strung

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you string
we let´s string

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to string

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

strung

PAST PERFECT

I had strung
you had strung
he/she/it had strung
we had strung
they had strung

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I string
you string
he/she/it strings
we string
they string

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stringing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have strung
you have strung
he/she/it has strung
we have strung
they have strung

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stringing
you have been stringing
he/she/it has been stringing
we have been stringing
they have been stringing

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