How to pronounce runagate
Say it like RUHN-uh-gayt. Runagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- uh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runagate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of runagate
American and British speakers say runagate in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-uh-gayt.
What does runagate mean?
- A deserter, renegade or apostate.
- A fugitive; a runaway.
Where does runagate come from?
Corruption of renegade, influenced by run + agate (“on the way, agoing”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying runagate
How do you pronounce runagate?
Say RUHN-uh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runagate?
Runagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · uh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say runagate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnəɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.