To pronounce "poorness", say POORN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"poorness" has 2 syllables: poorn-ess. It rhymes with sureness and pureness, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Poorness" has 2 syllables: poorn · ess.
Poorness: The quality of being poor
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