To pronounce "poverty-stricken", say POV-ertystr-ick-en — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
poverty-stricken
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POV-ertystr-ick-en
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"poverty-stricken" has 4 syllables: pov-ertystr-ick-en.
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"Poverty-stricken" has 4 syllables: pov · ertystr · ick · en.
Poverty-stricken: Very poor.
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