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penury
Definition:
(nou) a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpenjʊəri
Examples:
He died leaving the family in penury.
The Jewish middle class was reduced to penury.
This was followed by a period of penury in Jubilee Place.
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Common mistakes of penury pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pen-U-ry" /ˈpɛn.jʊ.ri/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "PEN-u-ry" /ˈpɛn.jʊ.ri/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part when saying "penury".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "penury" with a short "u" sound, like "pen-ury" /ˈpɛn.ʊ.ri/. The correct pronunciation uses a diphthong in the second syllable: /ˈpɛn.jʊ.ri/. Tip: Practice the "ju" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Dropping syllables: Learners sometimes say "penry" /ˈpɛn.ri/, omitting the middle syllable. This changes the word's clarity and meaning. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "pen-u-ry".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might say "penury" with a long "e" sound, like "peen-ury" /ˈpiːn.jʊ.ri/. The correct pronunciation has a short "e": /ˈpɛn.jʊ.ri/. Tip: Focus on keeping the "e" short to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly stress the "r" in "penury," leading to "penury" sounding like "pen-urry" /ˈpɛn.ər.i/. The "r" should be soft. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth to achieve the correct pronunciation.