How to Pronounce "run for it"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
RUN-fer-it or RUN-fur-it
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
run-FAW-it
Definition
To escape or leave quickly, especially because of danger or because you don't want to be caught.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-fer-it or RUN-fur-it
UK
run-FAW-it
Listen in Context
"The dog is coming! Run for it!"
As soon as the bell rang, we ran for it.
If you see smoke, run for it immediately.
"Cops! Run for it before they see us!"