How to Pronounce "run ragged"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɹæɡəd
RUN RAG-uhd
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɹæɡɪd
ruh-N RAG-id
Definition
To make someone very tired by giving them too much to do or making them work very hard.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɹæɡəd
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɹæɡɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN RAG-uhd
UK
ruh-N RAG-id
Listen in Context
The children ran me ragged today.
Her job is running her ragged.
This busy schedule will run you ragged.
I've been run ragged at work lately.