How to Pronounce "run short"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈʃɔɹt
RUN SHORT
ɹˈʌn/ /ʃˈɔːt
ruhn SHAWRt
Definition
To have less of something than is needed, or to be close to using all of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈʃɔɹt
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ʃˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN SHORT
UK
ruhn SHAWRt
Listen in Context
We run short of milk every week.
Be careful not to run short of money on your trip.
The team started to run short of time.
If you run short of batteries, just ask me.