How to Pronounce "run around"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
RUN-uh-ROWND
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
run-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move from place to place quickly, often busily or with lots of activity; sometimes physically running, but often just being busy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-uh-ROWND
UK
run-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The children run around the playground after school.
I had to run around the city to finish all my errands.
Please stop running around and sit down for dinner.
I've been running around all morning trying to get everything ready.