How to Pronounce "run out"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt
RUN-out
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt
ruhn-OUT
Definition
To use all of something so that there is no more left. Also used to say you do not have any more of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-out
UK
ruhn-OUT
Listen in Context
We ran out of milk this morning.
My pen has run out of ink.
We will run out of time if we do not hurry.
I hate it when we run out of coffee before breakfast.