How to Pronounce "runoff"
word
ˈɹəˌnɔf
RUHN-awf
ɹˈʌnɒf
ruhn-OF
Definition
Water that flows over the surface of the land, often after rain, or a further election held to decide a winner because no one received a majority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəˌnɔf
British English
ɹˈʌnɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHN-awf
UK
ruhn-OF
Listen in Context
The heavy rain caused a lot of runoff on the streets.
Farmers worry that runoff from fields will pollute the river.
There will be a runoff next week because no one won the election.
Urban areas often have more runoff because there are fewer plants to soak up the water.