Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

runner-up

/ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.18 in modern English

Syllables
run-ner-up
IPA
/ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

noun

Second favourite.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/
  • British English: /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/

Inflected Forms

runners-up (plural) runner-ups (colloquial, nonstandard) runner up (alternative)

Synonyms

second best

Questions

How do you pronounce runner-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/.
What does runner-up mean?
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

How to pronounce runner-up

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