How to Pronounce “runway”
word
/ˈɹənˌweɪ/
RUN-way
/ɹˈʌnweɪ/
RUN-way
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹənˌweɪ/
British English
/ɹˈʌnweɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-way
UK
RUN-way
Listen in Context
She looked nervous before stepping onto the runway at her first fashion show.
After heavy rain, the airport closed the runway for safety reasons.
Bright lights lined both sides of the runway during the evening show.
The plane landed safely on the runway.