How to Pronounce Impoverish

To pronounce "impoverish", say IMP-ov-er-ish — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

IMP-ov-er-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “impoverish”

"impoverish" has 4 syllables: imp-ov-er-ish.

What does impoverish mean?

verb

  1. To make poor.
  2. To weaken in quality; to deprive of some strength or richness.

    “That exuberant crop quickly impoverishes any fertile soil.”

Synonyms

depleteruin

Antonyms

enrich

Related words

depriveweakendepleteimpoorpoorempoverishpauperizeimpurify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impoverish"?▾

"Impoverish" has 4 syllables: imp · ov · er · ish.

What does "impoverish" mean?▾

Impoverish: To make poor.

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