How to Pronounce "runts"
word
rʌnts
RUNTZ
ɹˈʌnts
RUNTZ
Definition
Runts are the smallest or weakest animals in a group of newborns, such as from a litter. Sometimes 'runt' can also refer to a very small or weak person.
IPA Transcription
American English
rʌnts
British English
ɹˈʌnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUNTZ
UK
RUNTZ
Listen in Context
There are two runts in the litter of puppies.
Farmers often watch the runts to make sure they grow.
The runts of the litter need extra care to survive.
Even though they started as runts, some of the kittens grew up healthy and strong.