Tongue: how to say it, spell it and use it
tongue
/tʌŋ/
Short answer
The English word tongue is pronounced /tʌŋ/. It is spelled T-O-N-G-U-E and has 6 letters. With a or an: a tongue. The plural is tongues.
Example sentence
My tongue is pink.
Key facts
- English
- tongue
- Pronunciation
- /tʌŋ/
- With a or an
- a tongue
- Plural
- tongues
- Spelling
- T-O-N-G-U-E
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce tongue?
Tongue is pronounced /tʌŋ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell tongue?
Tongue is spelled T-O-N-G-U-E. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of tongue?
The plural of tongue is tongues.
Do you say a or an before tongue?
Say a tongue.
How do you use tongue in a sentence?
For example: My tongue is pink.
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