How to Pronounce Runts

To pronounce "runts", say RUNTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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RUNTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “runts”

"runts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with confronts and grunts, if that helps it stick.

What does runts mean?

noun

  1. The smallest animal of a litter.
  2. (by extension) The smallest child in the family.

    “the runt of the family”

Synonyms

dwarf

Words that rhyme with runts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

confrontsgruntsblintzfrontssquintschintzblintzeshuntsstuntsbluntsbuntspunts

Related words

peeweehalf-pintshrimppipsqueakscerelaccrunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "runts"?▾

"Runts" has one syllable.

What does "runts" mean?▾

Runts: The smallest animal of a litter.

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