How to pronounce rundown
Say it like RUHN-down. Rundown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rundown 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.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of rundown
American and British speakers say rundown in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-down.
What does rundown mean?
- A rough outline of a topic or situation.“Could you give me the rundown on the new rules?”
- A summary of the horses to be raced on a particular day, with their weights, jockeys, odds, etc.
- A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.“Smith is caught in a rundown, but Jones will come around to score.”
- Alternative form of run-down.
Where does rundown come from?
Deverbal from run down.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rundown
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Questions about saying rundown
How do you pronounce rundown?
Say RUHN-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rundown?
Rundown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · down.
Do Americans and Brits say rundown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.