How to Pronounce "run away from"
expression
ˈɹən/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
RUN-uh-WAY-frum
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
ruhn-uh-WAY-from
Definition
To escape or leave a place or situation quickly, often because you are scared, don’t want to face something, or want to avoid responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-uh-WAY-frum
UK
ruhn-uh-WAY-from
Listen in Context
The dog tried to run away from the loud noise.
You can’t run away from your problems forever.
She wanted to run away from home.
Whenever things get tough, he tries to run away from responsibility.