How to Pronounce "run aground"
expression
ˈɹən/ /əˈɡɹaʊnd
RUN uh-GROWND
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɡɹˈaʊnd
ruhn uh-GROWND
Definition
If a boat or ship runs aground, it accidentally gets stuck on the bottom of a body of water, usually because it is too shallow. It can also be used figuratively if a plan or project gets stuck or fails.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /əˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN uh-GROWND
UK
ruhn uh-GROWND
Listen in Context
The ship ran aground near the coast.
The fishing boat ran aground on some rocks.
Several boats ran aground during the storm.
Our holiday plans ran aground when our flight was canceled.