How to Pronounce "poverty"
word
/ˈpɑvɝti/
PAH-vur-tee
/pˈɒvəti/
POV-uh-tee
Definition
The state of being very poor or having very little money, possessions, or resources needed to live a comfortable life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑvɝti/
British English
/pˈɒvəti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-vur-tee
UK
POV-uh-tee
Listen in Context
Many families live in poverty.
Poverty makes it hard to get enough food.
The government is trying to reduce poverty.
He grew up in poverty, but now owns his own business.