How to pronounce runaways
Say it like RUHN-uh-wayz. Runaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- uh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of runaways
American and British speakers say runaways in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-uh-wayz.
What does runaways mean?
- plural of runaway How to pronounce runaway
Questions about saying runaways
How do you pronounce runaways?
Say RUHN-uh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runaways?
Runaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · uh · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say runaways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnəˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.