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How to Pronounce "undernourished"

word

ˌəndɝˈnɝɪʃt
UN-der-NUR-isht
ˌʌndənˈʌɹɪʃt
UN-duhn-UH-risht

Definition

Someone who is undernourished does not get enough food or nutrients for good health. It often describes people or animals who are too thin or weak because of not eating enough or lacking essential vitamins and minerals.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌəndɝˈnɝɪʃt

British English

ˌʌndənˈʌɹɪʃt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

UN-der-NUR-isht

UK

UN-duhn-UH-risht

Listen in Context

The doctor said the child was undernourished.

Many animals in the shelter are undernourished.

If you do not eat enough, you may become undernourished.

She looked tired and undernourished after her long illness.