How do you pronounce "runoff"?

In American English: /ˈrʌˌnɔf/ (RUH-nawf). In British English: /ɹˈʌnɒf/ (R-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌˌnɔf/ (RUH-nawf). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌnɒf/ (R-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌˌnɔf/ (RUH-nawf), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌnɒf/ (R-uhn).

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runoff

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/ˈrʌˌnɔf/

RUH-nawf

Syllable Breakdown

rʌrun·nɔfoff

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