How to Pronounce Rerun

To pronounce "rerun", say RER-un — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːɹʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹiːɹʌn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rerun”

"rerun" has 2 syllables: rer-un. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

What does rerun mean?

noun

  1. A television program shown after its initial presentation — particularly many weeks after its initial presentation; a repeat.
  2. Another printing run (impression; batch of copies of a given edition) of a book, cartoon, etc.

verb

  1. To run (a previously broadcast television program) again.
  2. To run (a race) again.

Synonyms

repeatreair

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Words that rhyme with rerun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrun

Related words

rebroadcastrehearsalrepetitionrepeatre-runreplayrepeatedresubmit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rerun"?▾

"Rerun" has 2 syllables: rer · un.

What is the IPA transcription of "rerun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rerun" is /ˈɹiːɹʌn/.

What does "rerun" mean?▾

Rerun: A television program shown after its initial presentation — particularly many weeks after its initial presentation; a repeat.

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