How to Pronounce "run the rule over"
expression
RUN thuh/ thee ROOL OH-ver
run the/ thee ROOL OH-vuh
Definition
To examine or check something carefully and in detail, often to make a decision or give an opinion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːl/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN thuh/ thee ROOL OH-ver
UK
run the/ thee ROOL OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She will run the rule over your essay before you submit it.
The coach likes to run the rule over new players before matches.
We always run the rule over every contract we sign.
The editor wants to run the rule over the final draft before publication.