How do you pronounce "runner"?

In American English: /ˈrʌnɝ/ (RUHN-ur). In British English: /ɹˈɐnə/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌnɝ/ (RUHN-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌnə/ (R-uhn).

Is "runner" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌnɝ/ (RUHN-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐnə/ (R).

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runner

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/ˈrʌnɝ/

RUHN-ur

Syllable Breakdown

rʌnrun·ɝner

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