How to Pronounce "run it down"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
RUN-it-DOWN
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn
run-IT-DOWN
Definition
To explain something step by step or in detail; also, to locate or track down a person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-it-DOWN
UK
run-IT-DOWN
Listen in Context
Can you run it down for me step by step?
Let me run it down for you.
The police tried to run it down, but found nothing.
"I'm confused about the schedule." — "No problem, I'll run it down for you."