How to Pronounce "runnings"
word
ˈɹənɪŋz
RUHN-ingz
ɹˈʌn
RUHN-ings
Definition
In sports, 'runnings' usually refers to races or heats that are part of a competition. It can also sometimes mean the preliminary rounds or qualifying races.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹənɪŋz
British English
ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHN-ingz
UK
RUHN-ings
Listen in Context
The 100-meter runnings were held yesterday.
There are three runnings before the final.
Each team participates in all runnings.
She placed first in the early runnings, but struggled in the final.