How to Pronounce "runaways"
word
ˈɹənəˌweɪz
RUHN-uh-wayz
ɹˈʌnəwˌeɪz
ruhn-uh-WAYZ
Definition
People, especially children or teenagers, who have left home or another place without permission and do not intend to return. Can also refer more generally to people or animals who have escaped.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹənəˌweɪz
British English
ɹˈʌnəwˌeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHN-uh-wayz
UK
ruhn-uh-WAYZ
Listen in Context
The police are searching for two runaways from the local shelter.
Many runaways are teens who feel unsafe at home.
The animal shelter found three stray cats that were actually runaways.
The city opened a special hotline to help runaways find shelter and support.