How do you pronounce "runway"?

In American English: /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ (RUHN-way). In British English: /ɹˈʌnweɪ/ (R-uhnw). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ (RUHN-way). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌnweɪ/ (R-uhnw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/ (RUHN-way), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌnweɪ/ (R-uhnw).

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runway

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/ˈrʌnˌweɪ/

RUHN-way

Syllable Breakdown

rʌnrun·weɪway

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