How to Pronounce "dry run"
expression
ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈɹən
DRY-run
dɹˈaɪ/ /ɹˈʌn
dry-RUN
Definition
A practice or rehearsal of an event or procedure without the usual risks or final results, to make sure everything will work as planned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈɹən
British English
dɹˈaɪ/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRY-run
UK
dry-RUN
Listen in Context
We will do a dry run of the presentation tomorrow.
There was a dry run before the wedding ceremony.
The team did a dry run of the fire drill.
Let’s do a quick dry run before the guests arrive.