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