How to pronounce outruns
Say it like owt-RUHNZ. Outruns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHNZ).
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- owt
- RUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outruns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- RUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of outruns
American and British speakers say outruns in essentially the same way: /aʊtˈrʌnz/ in the US and /aʊtˈrʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: owt-RUHNZ.
What does outruns mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of outrun How to pronounce outrun
- plural of outrun How to pronounce outrun
Words that rhyme with outruns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outruns.
Questions about saying outruns
How do you pronounce outruns?
Say owt-RUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈrʌnz/. In British English it is /aʊtˈrʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outruns?
Outruns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHNZ). Broken into parts: owt · RUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say outruns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aʊtˈrʌnz/ and the British form is /aʊtˈrʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.