How to Pronounce Runoff

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

RUN-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “runoff”

"runoff" has 2 syllables: run-off. It rhymes with scoff and trough, if that helps it stick.

What does runoff mean?

noun

  1. That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.
  2. Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.

    “The runoff of nitrates is poisoning the lake.”

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Words that rhyme with runoff

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scofftroughcoughquaffoffkickoffjerk-off

Related words

overspilloverflowoverflowingstormwatergroundwaterstreamflowflooddrainage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "runoff"?▾

"Runoff" has 2 syllables: run · off.

What does "runoff" mean?▾

Runoff: That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.

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