How to Pronounce Outruns

To pronounce "outruns", say OUTR-uns — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

OUTR-uns

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💡 Tip for remembering “outruns”

"outruns" has 2 syllables: outr-uns. It rhymes with buns and tons, if that helps it stick.

What does outruns mean?

noun

  1. (sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.

verb

  1. To run faster than.

    “Can a tiger outrun a lion?”

  2. To exceed or overextend.

Words that rhyme with outruns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunstonsgunsshunsrunshandgunsonessonsnunsstunsoverrunsfuns

Related words

evadestrouncesoverpowerssmothersovertakesoutlastsmanhandlespounces

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outruns"?▾

"Outruns" has 2 syllables: outr · uns.

What does "outruns" mean?▾

Outruns: (sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.

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