How to pronounce stunted
Say it like STUHN-tid. Stunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stunted. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STUHN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stunted
American and British speakers say stunted in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌntɪd/ in the US and /ˈstʌntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHN-tid.
What does stunted mean?
- simple past and past participle of stunt How to pronounce stunt“The plant's growth was stunted because it was placed in a closet.”
- Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.“A poor diet leads to stunted growth.”
- Of a person: shorter than usual for one's age.
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Questions about saying stunted
How do you pronounce stunted?
Say STUHN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstʌntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunted?
Stunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHN). Broken into parts: STUHN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say stunted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈstʌntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.