How to pronounce runnings
Say it like RUHN-ingz. Runnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runnings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of runnings
American and British speakers say runnings in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈrʌnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-ingz.
What does runnings mean?
- plural of running How to pronounce running
Questions about saying runnings
How do you pronounce runnings?
Say RUHN-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runnings?
Runnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say runnings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.