How to Pronounce "run on empty"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛmpti/, /ˈɛmti
RUN on EMP-tee
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛmpti
run ON EMP-tee
Definition
To keep going or working when you are exhausted or do not have any energy left, like a car driving with almost no fuel.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛmpti/, /ˈɛmti
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛmpti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN on EMP-tee
UK
run ON EMP-tee
Listen in Context
I'm so tired. I feel like I run on empty every day.
She stayed late at work, but she was just running on empty.
Students run on empty during exam week.
After pulling two all-nighters, I'm totally running on empty right now.