Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
poorhouse
IPA transcription: [p'uɹh,aʊs]
Pronunciations of poorhouse
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
poorhouse
Meaning:
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
Usage examples
As for Tonia, though she sends description to the poorhouse, let her make a millionaire of your fancy.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording
Joe Root (Pennsylvania)
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