How do you pronounce penury?

penury is pronounced as /ˈpɛnjʊri/.

🥀penury

noun

/ˈpɛnjʊri/

extreme poverty or destitution

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

poverty, destitution, deprivation, need, hardship

wealth, prosperity, affluence

live in penury, escape penury, extreme penury, penury-stricken

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

an item or substance that is manufactured or produced

The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality.