How to Pronounce "run out of"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
RUN-owt-uhv
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
ruh-NOWT-ov
Definition
To use all of something so that there is none left. Often used for supplies, money, or time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-owt-uhv
UK
ruh-NOWT-ov
Listen in Context
We ran out of milk this morning.
They ran out of money during their trip.
I hope we don't run out of time.
We'd better leave now before we run out of gas.