How to pronounce impoverishment
Say it like im-POV-rish-munt. Impoverishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POV).
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- im
- POV
- rish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impoverishment 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.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impoverishment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-POV-rish-munt.
What does impoverishment mean?
- The action of impoverishing someone.
- The state of being impoverished.
Where does impoverishment come from?
From Anglo-Norman empoverissement, from the Old French verb empoverir.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying impoverishment
How do you pronounce impoverishment?
Say im-POV-rish-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɑvrɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpɒvrɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impoverishment?
Impoverishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POV). Broken into parts: im · POV · rish · munt.
Is impoverishment 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 /ˌɪmˈpɒvrɪʃmənt/ (im-POV-rish-munt).