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.