How To Pronounce Running
running
In British English, running is pronounced /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈrʌ̃n.ɪ̃ŋ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/.
Running has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Running has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Running
Questions About Running
How do you pronounce running in British English?
In British English, running is pronounced /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈrʌ̃n.ɪ̃ŋ].
How do you pronounce running in American English?
In American English, running is pronounced /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/.
How many syllables are in running?
Running has two syllables, /rʌn/ + /ɪŋ/.
Where is the stress in running?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /rʌn/.
Do British and American English pronounce running the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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