How to Pronounce "runway"
word
/ˈɹənˌweɪ/
RUN-way
/ɹˈʌnweɪ/
RUN-way
Definition
A long, flat path used by airplanes to take off and land; also, a narrow stage where models walk to show clothes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹənˌweɪ/
British English
/ɹˈʌnweɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-way
UK
RUN-way
Listen in Context
The plane landed safely on the runway.
Models walk down the runway in new clothes.
The airport built a new runway for bigger planes.
She looked nervous before stepping onto the runway at her first fashion show.