How to pronounce corruption
Say it like kuh-RUHP-shun. Corruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- kuh
- RUHP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corruption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corruption
American and British speakers say corruption in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌpʃən/ in the US and /kəˈrʌpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHP-shun.
What does corruption mean?
- lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
- in a state of progressive putrefaction
- decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
Where does corruption come from?
Borrowed from French corruption, from Latin corruptiō, equivalent to corrupt + -ion.
Words that rhyme with corruption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corruption.
Questions about saying corruption
How do you pronounce corruption?
Say kuh-RUHP-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌpʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corruption?
Corruption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say corruption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌpʃən/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.