How to Pronounce "runty"
word
ˈrʌnti
RUN-tee
ɹˈʌnti
RUN-tee
Definition
Describes someone or something that is smaller and weaker than usual, often used for animals or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrʌnti
British English
ɹˈʌnti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-tee
UK
RUN-tee
Listen in Context
The runty puppy could not keep up with its brothers.
She felt sorry for the runty kitten left alone.
That tree looks a bit runty compared to the others.
He’s kind of runty for his age, but he’s really fast.