How to Pronounce "on the run"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹən
AHN-thuh-RUHN
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌn
ON-thuh-RUN
Definition
Describes someone escaping or hiding, usually from the police, or someone moving quickly from place to place because they are very busy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹən
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-RUHN
UK
ON-thuh-RUN
Listen in Context
The thief is on the run from the police.
I eat breakfast on the run because I am late.
They have been on the run for three days.
Sorry, I can't talk now. I'm on the run all day.