How to Pronounce "in the running"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
IN-thuh-RUN-ing
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
IN-thuh-RUN-ing
Definition
To still have a chance to win, be chosen, or succeed in a competition or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-RUN-ing
UK
IN-thuh-RUN-ing
Listen in Context
She is still in the running for the scholarship.
Are you in the running for the team captain position?
Only two candidates are in the running for mayor now.
After that mistake, I'm not sure if we're still in the running.