austerity

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: aus-ter-i-ty (4)

English Definition

Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance.

Example Sentence

The government announced austerity measures during the economic crisis.

US IPA /ษ”หหˆsterษ™ti/
UK IPA /ษ’หˆsterษ™ti/