Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

runaround

/ɹˈʌnəɹˌaʊnd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.24 in modern English

Syllables
runaround
IPA
/ɹˈʌnəɹˌaʊnd/
10
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.

noun

A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.

noun

A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.

noun

A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from run around.

Inflected Forms

runarounds (plural) run-around (alternative) run around (alternative)

Phrases

get the runaround give somebody the runaround

Questions

How do you pronounce runaround?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˈʌnəɹˌaʊnd/.
What does runaround mean?
An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
Where does runaround come from?
Deverbal from run around.

How to pronounce runaround

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