how to pronounce tung

/ˈtʌŋ/

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tung is pronounced in one syllable

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meaning of tung

Tung is a type of metal.

tung frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tung occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.