How to pronounce runup
Say it like RUHN-uhp. Runup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
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- RUHN
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runup 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.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of runup
American and British speakers say runup in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌˌnʌp/ in the US and /ˈrʌˌnʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-uhp.
What does runup mean?
- Alternative spelling of run-up.
Where does runup come from?
Deverbal from run up.
Questions about saying runup
How do you pronounce runup?
Say RUHN-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈrʌˌnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runup?
Runup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say runup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌˌnʌp/ and the British form is /ˈrʌˌnʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.