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How to pronounce runnion

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

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US American/ˈrʌnjən/RUHN-yun
UK British/ˈrʌnjən/RUHN-yun
  • RUHN
  • yun
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Runnion 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. yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of runnion

American and British speakers say runnion in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnjən/ in the US and /ˈrʌnjən/ in the UK.

British respelling: RUHN-yun.

What does runnion mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of ronyon.

Words that rhyme with runnion

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of runnion.

Questions about saying runnion

How do you pronounce runnion?

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

How many syllables are in runnion?

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

Do Americans and Brits say runnion the same way?

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

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