What are other 2-syllable words like Runners?

Other 2-syllable words include: about, people, also, other, our and many more.

How Many Syllables in Runners?

How many syllables in Runners?

Runners has 2 syllables: run-ners.

run-ners

Syllable breakdown:

run ners

2 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Runners into Syllables?

run-ners

The word Runners has 2 syllables: run-ners.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Runners

People who run, especially in a race or competition.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Runners' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Runners'?

The word 'Runners' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as run-ners.

How do you divide 'Runners' into syllables?

The word 'Runners' can be broken down into 2 syllables:run, ners. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Runners'?

'Runners' is pronounced as run-ners, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Runners divide into syllables

The first syllable 'run' contains a short u vowel and a consonant r. The second syllable 'ners' contains a schwa vowel and consonants n and s.

Part of Speech - Runners

Noun

The runners in the marathon were all very fit and determined.

Sentences with Runners

The runners lined up at the starting line, waiting for the race to begin.
My friend is a runner and he runs every morning before school.
The fastest runner won the race.
I want to be a runner like my dad.
The cross country runners had to run through the woods and up hills.

Quotes with Runners

“It's rude to count people as you pass them. Out loud.” - Adharanand Finn
“Running is not about being better than someone else, it's about being better than you used to be.” - Unknown
“A runner must run with dreams in his heart.” - Emil Zatopek
“I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise...it's a consistent reward for victory!” - Sasha Azevedo
“The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” - John Bingham

Compare "runners" with another word →

Saved words stay on this device — see them all on your My List page, printable as a practice pack.