How to Pronounce "runt"
word
ruhnt
ruhnt
Definition
The smallest or weakest animal in a group of born siblings, especially in a litter. It can also mean a very small or weak person, sometimes used insultingly.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruhnt
UK
ruhnt
Listen in Context
The runt of the litter was much smaller than its brothers and sisters.
My puppy was the runt when he was born, but he grew up healthy.
Sometimes, the runt becomes the strongest animal later.
He was always picked last because he was the runt of the soccer team.