How to Pronounce "impoverished"
word
ˌɪmˈpɑvɹɪʃt
im-PAH-vrisht
ɪmpˈɒvəɹɪʃt
im-POV-uh-risht
Definition
Describes someone who is very poor or a place where people lack money and resources. It can also mean lacking something important or necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɑvɹɪʃt
British English
ɪmpˈɒvəɹɪʃt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PAH-vrisht
UK
im-POV-uh-risht
Listen in Context
The impoverished family struggled to buy food.
Many impoverished areas need better schools.
He grew up in an impoverished village.
The charity sends food and medicine to impoverished regions during emergencies.