How to pronounce showrunner
Say it like SHOH-ruhn-er. Showrunner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- ruhn
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showrunner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of showrunner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-ruhn-uh.
What does showrunner mean?
- The person in overall charge of the production of a television series.
Where does showrunner come from?
From show + runner.
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Questions about saying showrunner
How do you pronounce showrunner?
Say SHOH-ruhn-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌrʌnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌrʌnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showrunner?
Showrunner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · ruhn · er.
Is showrunner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃəʊˌrʌnə/ (SHOH-ruhn-uh).