American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'run' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "run" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "run"

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Simple pronunciation
ruhn
IPA transcription
/ɹən/
Word frequency
400th

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What does "run" mean?

  1. to move fast by using your legs, faster than walking

Examples of "run" in a sentence

  • The children love to run in the park.
  • I need to run to catch the train.
  • Let the water run for a while.

How common is "run"?

Run is the 400th most common word in English.

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