young

/jʌŋ/

Syllables young

Stress YOUNG

Phonics Breakdown

y

/j/

y as consonant

ou

/ʌ/

short oo

ng

/ŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

not old; in an early stage of life

Sound Reference

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y=/j/(yes) + ou=/ʌ/(country) + ng=/ŋ/(sing)

Example

She is young but very talented.