How to Pronounce "paltry"
word
ˈpɔɫtɹi
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pˈɔːltɹi
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Definition
Very small, unimportant, or not enough to be useful or impressive. Often describes amounts of money or things considered not worth much.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɫtɹi
British English
pˈɔːltɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
He gave a paltry tip to the waiter.
The company offered a paltry salary for the job.
They collected a paltry amount of donations.
All that work, and I got a paltry bonus at the end.