How to Pronounce "poor little rich girl"
expression
POR LIH-tuhl RICH gurl
PAW luh-LIH-tuhl RICH GUHL
Definition
This expression describes a girl or young woman who has a lot of money and material things, but feels unhappy or lonely. It often suggests that wealth does not solve emotional problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpuɹ/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈɹɪtʃ/ /ˈɡɝɫ
British English
pˈɔː/ /lˈɪtəl/ /ɹˈɪtʃ/ /ɡˈɜːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR LIH-tuhl RICH gurl
UK
PAW luh-LIH-tuhl RICH GUHL
Listen in Context
Everyone thought the poor little rich girl had a perfect life.
The story is about a poor little rich girl who feels lonely despite her money.
They called her the poor little rich girl at school.
She's got everything money can buy, but she's still a poor little rich girl.