How to Pronounce "make a run for it"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
MAYK-uh-RUN-fer-it
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
MAYK-uh-RUN-faw-it
Definition
To suddenly try to escape by running, usually from danger or when you are not supposed to be somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-RUN-fer-it
UK
MAYK-uh-RUN-faw-it
Listen in Context
When the alarm went off, they decided to make a run for it.
The kids tried to make a run for it when the teacher wasn’t looking.
If we want to leave, we have to make a run for it now.
I saw the security guard coming, so I had to make a run for it.