How to pronounce runs
Say it like RUHNZ. Runs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of runs
American and British speakers say runs in essentially the same way: /rʌnz/ in the US and /rʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHNZ.
What does runs mean?
- plural of run How to pronounce run
- Diarrhea/diarrhoea.“He missed several days of school because he had the runs. They think it was a Norovirus infection.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of run How to pronounce run
Where does runs come from?
Usually said to allude to the fact that an affected person is frequently running to get to a toilet immediately.
Words that rhyme with runs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of runs.
Questions about saying runs
How do you pronounce runs?
Say RUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /rʌnz/. In British English it is /rʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runs?
Runs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say runs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌnz/ and the British form is /rʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.