How to Pronounce "run a comb through"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊm/ /ˈθɹu
RUN uh KOHM thru
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /kˈəʊm/ /θɹˈuː
run uh KOHM throo
Definition
To quickly or thoroughly move a comb through hair to tidy or untangle it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkoʊm/ /ˈθɹu
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /kˈəʊm/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN uh KOHM thru
UK
run uh KOHM throo
Listen in Context
She always runs a comb through her hair after waking up.
I need to run a comb through my hair before we go.
Can you run a comb through your hair?
Hang on, let me quickly run a comb through my hair.