How to Pronounce "penniless"
word
/ˈpɛniɫəs/
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/pˈɛnɪləs/
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Definition
Having no money at all; completely without money.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛniɫəs/
British English
/pˈɛnɪləs/
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Listen in Context
He was penniless after losing his job.
The man was penniless and hungry.
She ended up penniless after paying all her bills.
The artist was penniless but full of dreams.