How to Pronounce "paupers"
word
ˈpɔpɝz
PAW-perz
pˈɔːpəz
PAW-puhz
Definition
Paupers are people who are extremely poor and have very little or no money, often depending on charity or public assistance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔpɝz
British English
pˈɔːpəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAW-perz
UK
PAW-puhz
Listen in Context
Long ago, many paupers lived in the city.
The church helped feed the paupers every week.
The government built shelters for paupers during winter.
In old stories, paupers often rely on the kindness of strangers to survive.