How to Pronounce "stunted"
word
ˈstəntɪd
STUN-tid
stˈʌntɪd
st-UN-tid
Definition
Something that is stunted has not grown as much as expected, usually because of a lack of something necessary like food, care, or good conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəntɪd
British English
stˈʌntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUN-tid
UK
st-UN-tid
Listen in Context
The tree is stunted because it does not get enough sunlight.
Many children in poor areas have stunted growth.
The plant looked small and stunted compared to the others.
His dreams of travel were stunted by financial problems.