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How to pronounce runnels

Say it like RUHN-ulz. Runnels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).

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US American/ˈrʌnəlz/RUHN-ulz
UK British/ˈrʌnəlz/RUHN-ulz
  • RUHN
  • ulz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Runnels pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of runnels

American and British speakers say runnels in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnəlz/ in the US and /ˈrʌnəlz/ in the UK.

British respelling: RUHN-ulz.

What does runnels mean?

noun
  1. plural of runnel How to pronounce runnel

Questions about saying runnels

How do you pronounce runnels?

Say RUHN-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in runnels?

Runnels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · ulz.

Do Americans and Brits say runnels the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).