How to Pronounce Run-time

To pronounce "run-time", say RUNT-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

RUNT-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “run-time”

"run-time" has 3 syllables: runt-im-e. It rhymes with one-time and intime, if that helps it stick.

What does run-time mean?

noun

  1. The stage during which a program is executing.
  2. The amount of time during which a program is executing.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or happening during run time.

    “a run-time error”

Synonyms

running time

Antonyms

compile-time

Words that rhyme with run-time

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

one-timeintime

Related words

implementationdeadlineperiodexecutionruntimedelaydynamicreal-time

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "run-time"?▾

"Run-time" has 3 syllables: runt · im · e.

What does "run-time" mean?▾

Run-time: The stage during which a program is executing.

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