How to Pronounce "a run on"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
uh RUN-on, uh RUN-awn
æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn
uh RUN-on
Definition
A sudden and large surge in demand for something, often used for bank withdrawals ('a run on the bank') or popular products when everyone tries to buy at once.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh RUN-on, uh RUN-awn
UK
uh RUN-on
Listen in Context
There was a run on eggs before the storm.
Rumors caused a run on the local bank.
The shop had a run on bottled water.
There’s a run on flu medicine every winter.