How to Pronounce "pauper"
word
ˈpɔpɝ
PAW-per
pˈɔːpɐ
PAW-puh
Definition
A pauper is a person who is extremely poor and has no money or resources to support themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔpɝ
British English
pˈɔːpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAW-per
UK
PAW-puh
Listen in Context
The pauper begged for food on the street.
Long ago, a pauper had little chance to improve their life.
He died a pauper, leaving nothing behind.
After losing his fortune, John ended up a pauper.