How to pronounce runaway
Say it like RUHN-uh-way. Runaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runaway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of runaway
American and British speakers say runaway in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-uh-way.
What does runaway mean?
- an easy victory
- someone who flees from an uncongenial situation“fugitives from the sweatshops”
- completely out of control“runaway inflation”
Where does runaway come from?
Deverbal from run away.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying runaway
How do you pronounce runaway?
Say RUHN-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runaway?
Runaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · uh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say runaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.