How to Pronounce Run-on

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “run-on”

"run-on" has 2 syllables: run-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does run-on mean?

noun

  1. (etc.) An amount of time spent playing on the field during a game, especially so as to evaluate a player's abilities.
  2. A run-on sentence.

adjective

  1. Continuing on where a rhetorical pause would be more appropriate.
  2. Placed or coming at the end of something, such as at the end of a dictionary entry.

    “Most dictionaries cover most adverbs with only run-on entries.”

Words that rhyme with run-on

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

continuedcont'dcontdincessanteverlastingunceasingunabatedendless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "run-on"?▾

"Run-on" has 2 syllables: run · on.

What does "run-on" mean?▾

Run-on: (etc.) An amount of time spent playing on the field during a game, especially so as to evaluate a player's abilities.

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