How to Pronounce "poorer"
word
/ˈpuɹɝ/
POO-rer
/pˈɔːɹɐ/
PAW-ruh
Definition
'Poorer' is the comparative form of 'poor,' meaning having less money or fewer resources than someone else, or of lower quality than something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpuɹɝ/
British English
/pˈɔːɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POO-rer
UK
PAW-ruh
Listen in Context
He is poorer than his brother.
Many poorer countries face healthcare challenges.
This area is getting poorer every year.
Her grades are poorer this semester than last.