How to Pronounce "malnutrition"
word
ˌmæɫnuˈtɹɪʃən
mal-noo-TRISH-uhn
mˌælnjuːtɹˈɪʃən
mal-nyoo-TRISH-uhn
Definition
A medical condition caused by not getting enough nutrients or eating an unbalanced diet, which can lead to health problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæɫnuˈtɹɪʃən
British English
mˌælnjuːtɹˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-noo-TRISH-uhn
UK
mal-nyoo-TRISH-uhn
Listen in Context
Malnutrition is common in areas with little food.
Children with malnutrition often get sick easily.
Malnutrition can affect brain development.
He was diagnosed with malnutrition after losing a lot of weight.