Como Pronunciar "runt of the litter"

expression

RUNT-uhv-thuh-LIT-er

RUNT-uv-thuh-LIT-uh

Definição

The runt of the litter is the smallest or weakest animal in a group of newborn animals. It can also be used for a person who is seen as the weakest or least likely to succeed compared to others in a group.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹʌnt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪtɝ

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈʌnt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪtɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

RUNT-uhv-thuh-LIT-er

RUNT-uv-thuh-LIT-uh

Ouça em Contexto

The runt of the litter is always smaller than the others.

We adopted the runt of the litter from the animal shelter.

The runt of the litter often needs extra care.

Growing up, my sister was the runt of the litter, but now she's the tallest.