How to pronounce runnel
Say it like RUHN-ul. Runnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runnel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of runnel
American and British speakers say runnel in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-ul.
What does runnel mean?
- A small stream, a rivulet.
- A small artificial channel for water to flow in.
- To create channels for directing the flow of liquid.
Where does runnel come from?
From Middle English runel, rennel, rinel, from Old English rynel (“that which runs; runner; stream”), from Proto-Germanic *runilaz, equivalent to run + -el.
Words that rhyme with runnel
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Questions about saying runnel
How do you pronounce runnel?
Say RUHN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runnel?
Runnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say runnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.