How to Pronounce Close-run

To pronounce "close-run", say CLOS-er-un — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CLOS-er-un

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💡 Tip for remembering “close-run”

"close-run" has 3 syllables: clos-er-un.

What does close-run mean?

adjective

  1. Hotly contested; won or achieved only by a small margin.

    “We won the election, but it was a close-run thing.”

Related words

hard-runhard-foughthardfoughthigh-stakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "close-run"?▾

"Close-run" has 3 syllables: clos · er · un.

What does "close-run" mean?▾

Close-run: Hotly contested; won or achieved only by a small margin.

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