To pronounce "runner-up", say RUNN-er-up — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RUNN-er-up
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"runner-up" has 3 syllables: runn-er-up.
"Runner-up" has 3 syllables: runn · er · up.
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