How to Pronounce Impoverished

To pronounce "impoverished", say IMP-ov-er-ish-ed — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “impoverished”

"impoverished" has 5 syllables: imp-ov-er-ish-ed.

What does impoverished mean?

verb

To make poor.
To weaken in quality; to deprive of some strength or richness.
“That exuberant crop quickly impoverishes any fertile soil.”

adjective

Reduced to poverty.
Having lost a component, an ingredient, or a faculty or a feature; rendered poor in something; depleted.
“English has an impoverished inflectional system.”

Synonyms

deplete ruin

Antonyms

enrich

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impoverished"?▾

"Impoverished" has 5 syllables: imp · ov · er · ish · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "impoverished"?▾

The IPA transcription of "impoverished" is /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/.

What does "impoverished" mean?▾

Impoverished: To make poor.

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