How to pronounce runners
Say it like RUHN-erz. Runners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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US American/ˈrʌnɚz/RUHN-erz
UK British/ˈrʌnəz/RUHN-uz
- RUHN
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runners 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of runners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHN-uz.
What does runners mean?
Questions about saying runners
How do you pronounce runners?
Say RUHN-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runners?
Runners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · erz.
Is runners 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 /ˈrʌnəz/ (RUHN-uz).