How to Pronounce Run

To pronounce "run", say RUN — one syllable, IPA /ɹʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “run”

"run" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shun and stun, if that helps it stick.

What does run mean?

verb

  1. To run.

noun

  1. Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

    “I just got back from my morning run.”

  2. Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip.

    “I need to make a run to the store.”

verb

  1. To move swiftly.
  2. (fluids) To flow.

Synonyms

executestarttreadladder

Antonyms

riseriser

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Words that rhyme with run

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrunundone

Related words

scarperleanmovelampasscarry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "run"?▾

"Run" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "run"?▾

The IPA transcription of "run" is /ɹʊn/.

What does "run" mean?▾

Run: To run.

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