How to Pronounce "race around"
expression
ˈɹeɪs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
RAYSS-er-OWND
ɹˈeɪs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
rayss-uh-OWND
Definition
To move quickly from place to place, usually because you are busy or in a hurry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪs/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
ɹˈeɪs/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYSS-er-OWND
UK
rayss-uh-OWND
Listen in Context
Every morning, I race around to get ready for work.
The children race around the park during recess.
She had to race around the house looking for her keys.
I spent the whole afternoon racing around doing errands.