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How to Split "run" into Syllables

The word run is divided into 1 syllables: run. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• run — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of run:

• IPA: /ɹʌn/

📖 Definitions

1. run (third-person singular simple present runs, present participle running, simple past ran, past participle run or (nonstandard, colloquial) ran)
2. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:run.

📚 Word Origin & History

Abbreviation of English Kirundi. From Middle English runnen, rennen (“to run”), alteration (due to the past participle runne, runnen, yronne) of Middle English rinnen (“to run”), from Old English rinnan, iernan (“to run”) and Old Norse rinna (“to run”), both from Proto-Germanic *rinnaną (“to run”) (compare also *rannijaną (“to make run”)), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reyH- (“to boil, churn”). Cognate with Scots rin (“to run”), West Frisian rinne (“to walk, ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down run into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare run with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
run	1	run
Romano	3	ro-ma-no
Rooney	2	roo-ney
rhyme	2	rhy-me
roomy	2	roo-my

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to run:

rune, rung, runt, runic, runny, runty, runlet, runnel.