How to pronounce malnutrition
Say it like mal-noo-TRISH-un. Malnutrition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH).
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- mal
- noo
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malnutrition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of malnutrition
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: maln-yoo-TRISH-un.
What does malnutrition mean?
- A lack of adequate nourishment.
Where does malnutrition come from?
From mal- + nutrition.
Words that rhyme with malnutrition
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Questions about saying malnutrition
How do you pronounce malnutrition?
Say mal-noo-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælnuˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmælnjuːˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malnutrition?
Malnutrition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH). Broken into parts: mal · noo · TRISH · un.
Is malnutrition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌmælnjuːˈtrɪʃən/ (maln-yoo-TRISH-un).