How to Pronounce "dearth"
word
ˈdɝθ
DERTH
dˈɜːθ
DURTH
Definition
A dearth is a lack or scarcity of something; it means there is not enough of it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɝθ
British English
dˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DERTH
UK
DURTH
Listen in Context
There is a dearth of clean water in the village.
The team suffered from a dearth of new ideas.
A dearth of doctors can be dangerous in rural areas.
There's been a dearth of rain this summer, so the crops are struggling.