Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run-through

/ˈɹʌnˌθɹuː/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.34 in modern English

Syllables: run-through
IPA: /ˈɹʌnˌθɹuː/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume.

noun

A brief outline of the main points of something; a rundown.

adj

In which trains continue without stopping while going through a station.

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: walkthrough"

Etymology

Deverbal from run through.

Inflected Forms

run-throughs (plural) runthrough (alternative)

Phrases

jerkwater town whistle-stop

Frequently Paired Words

passthrough dress rehearsal dry run express jerkwater town whistle-stop

Synonyms

walkthrough

Questions

How do you pronounce run-through?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹʌnˌθɹuː/.
What does run-through mean?: A rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume.
Where does run-through come from?: Deverbal from run through.

How to pronounce run-through

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