How to pronounce impoverishing
Say it like im-POV-rih-shing. Impoverishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POV).
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- im
- POV
- rih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impoverishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impoverishing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-POV-rih-shing.
What does impoverishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of impoverish How to pronounce impoverish
- Tending to impoverish (To weaken in quality; to deprive of some strength or richness); limiting.
Questions about saying impoverishing
How do you pronounce impoverishing?
Say im-POV-rih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑvrɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɒvrɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impoverishing?
Impoverishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POV). Broken into parts: im · POV · rih · shing.
Is impoverishing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪmˈpɒvrɪʃɪŋ/ (im-POV-rih-shing).