To pronounce "run-up", say RUN-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"run-up" has 2 syllables: run-up. It rhymes with sunup and pin-up, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Run-up" has 2 syllables: run · up.
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