How to Pronounce "meagre"
word
ˈmiːɡɚ
MEE-ger
mˈiːɡɐ
MEE-guh
Definition
Very small in amount or quantity, much less than is needed or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmiːɡɚ
British English
mˈiːɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-ger
UK
MEE-guh
Listen in Context
Their dinner was a meagre portion of rice and beans.
He received a meagre salary for his hard work.
There was only a meagre amount of information available.
We made do with a meagre breakfast before heading out.