How to Pronounce "run in the family"
expression
RUN-in-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
run-IN-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
Definition
If something runs in the family, many people in the same family have it, such as a physical characteristic, illness, or talent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæməɫi/, /ˈfæmɫi
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈæmɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-in-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
UK
run-IN-thuh-FAM-uh-lee
Listen in Context
Diabetes runs in the family.
Brown eyes run in the family.
Musical talent seems to run in the family.
Don’t be surprised—being good at math really runs in the family.