How to pronounce runway
Say it like RUHN-way. Runway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce runway. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RUHN
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of runway
American and British speakers say runway in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-way.
What does runway mean?
- a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
- a chute down which logs can slide
- a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.
Where does runway come from?
From run + way.
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Questions about saying runway
How do you pronounce runway?
Say RUHN-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runway?
Runway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · way.
Do Americans and Brits say runway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.