The term "hitandruns" refers to a type of crime in which a driver causes an accident and leaves the scene without stopping to provide assistance or exchange information. The spelling of this word is straightforward, with each syllable pronounced distinctly: "hit-ənd-rʌnz". The first syllable "hit" rhymes with "sit" and is pronounced with a short vowel sound. The second syllable "and" is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the final syllable "runs" rhymes with "sons" and is pronounced with a short vowel sound.