How to pronounce runout
Say it like RUHN-owt. Runout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runout 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.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of runout
American and British speakers say runout in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnaʊt/ in the US and /ˈrʌnaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-owt.
What does runout mean?
- Something that has been run out.“The landslide had a long runout.”
- The method of getting out (dismissed from play) in which a batsman, in making a run, has not reached the popping crease when a fielder breaks his wicket with the ball.
- A relatively flat portion at the end of a ski run to slow down, or to connect trails.
Where does runout come from?
Deverbal from run out.
Questions about saying runout
How do you pronounce runout?
Say RUHN-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runout?
Runout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say runout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.