How to Pronounce Roadrunner

To pronounce "roadrunner", say ROADR-unn-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roadrunner”

"roadrunner" has 3 syllables: roadr-unn-er. It rhymes with runner and forerunner, if that helps it stick.

What does roadrunner mean?

noun

  1. Either of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family, native to North and Central America. They are fast runners.

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Words that rhyme with roadrunner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runnerforerunnerstunnerfrontrunnergunnerpunnergunnargunrunnerdunner

Related words

rockrunnercourserlogrunnertreerunner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roadrunner"?▾

"Roadrunner" has 3 syllables: roadr · unn · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "roadrunner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roadrunner" is /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnə(ɹ)/.

What does "roadrunner" mean?▾

Roadrunner: Either of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family, native to North and Central America. They are fast runners.

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