How to Pronounce "run a red light"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛd/ /ˈɫaɪt
RUN-uh-RED-LYTE
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛd/ /lˈaɪt
run-uh-RED-LYTE
Definition
To drive through a traffic light when it is red, which is illegal and dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɛd/ /ˈɫaɪt
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɛd/ /lˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-uh-RED-LYTE
UK
run-uh-RED-LYTE
Listen in Context
It's illegal to run a red light.
He got a ticket for running a red light.
Never run a red light to save time.
Did you see that car just run a red light?