How to Pronounce "dry run"

expression

US

ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈɹən

DRY-run

UK

dɹˈaɪ/ /ɹˈʌn

dry-RUN

Definition

A practice or rehearsal of an event or procedure without the usual risks or final results, to make sure everything will work as planned.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈɹən

British English

dɹˈaɪ/ /ɹˈʌn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DRY-run

UK

dry-RUN

Listen in Context

We will do a dry run of the presentation tomorrow.

There was a dry run before the wedding ceremony.

The team did a dry run of the fire drill.

Let’s do a quick dry run before the guests arrive.