How to Pronounce "runaway"
word
/ˈɹənəˌweɪ/
RUH-nuh-way
/ɹˈʌnəwˌeɪ/
RUH-nuh-way
Definition
A 'runaway' is a person, usually a child or teenager, who has left home without permission. It can also describe something out of control, like a 'runaway train.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹənəˌweɪ/
British English
/ɹˈʌnəwˌeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUH-nuh-way
UK
RUH-nuh-way
Listen in Context
The police found the runaway after two days.
A runaway horse caused an accident on the street.
The film was a runaway success.
Did you hear about the runaway teen on the news?