How to pronounce runner
Say it like RUHN-er. Runner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrʌnɚ/RUHN-er
UK British/ˈrʌnə/RUHN-uh
- RUHN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of runner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHN-uh.
What does runner mean?
noun
- A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.“The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.”
- Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election.“The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.”
- A competitor in a poker tournament.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with runner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of runner.
Questions about saying runner
How do you pronounce runner?
Say RUHN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runner?
Runner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · er.
Is runner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʌnə/ (RUHN-uh).