How to pronounce runny
Say it like RUHN-ee. Runny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of runny
American and British speakers say runny in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌni/ in the US and /ˈrʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-ee.
What does runny mean?
- Fluid; readily flowing.“runny honey”
- Liable to run or drip.“a runny nose”
Where does runny come from?
From run + -y.
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Words that rhyme with runny
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Questions about saying runny
How do you pronounce runny?
Say RUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌni/. In British English it is /ˈrʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runny?
Runny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say runny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌni/ and the British form is /ˈrʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.