How to Pronounce "run on"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
RUN-on, RUN-awn
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn
ruhn-ON
Definition
To operate using a specific power source, to continue for a period of time, or (informally) to talk without stopping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-on, RUN-awn
UK
ruhn-ON
Listen in Context
These cars run on electricity.
The meeting ran on for five hours.
She can really run on when she starts talking.
This flashlight runs on only two batteries.