Among or Amung
Shows why “among” is correct and “amung” is incorrect.
amung
Incorrect spelling - Amung is an incorrect phonetic spelling.
"amung" is a common misspelling of "among". Always use "among" when referring to the correct word.
among
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Among means in the middle of or surrounded by.
Definition of among
"among": Among means in the middle of or surrounded by.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for among
- • amid
- • between
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She walked among the trees.
"Correct:" The secret is among friends.
"Correct:" Divide it among the team.
"Incorrect:" She walked amung the trees.
"Incorrect:" Share it amung them.
Notes:
- • Pronounced ‘uh-mung’ but spelled with o.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Among.
Q: Is 'amung' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning of among?
A: Surrounded by or within a group.
Q: Example?
A: Among friends.
Q: Tip?
A: Always spelled with 'o'.
Summary
""Among" is the correct spelling; 'amung' is never accepted in English."