How to pronounce depravation
Say it like dep-ruh-VAY-shun. Depravation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- dep
- ruh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depravation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- depGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depravation
American and British speakers say depravation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛprəˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-pruh-VAY-shun.
What does depravation mean?
- Detraction; depreciation.
- The act of depraving, or making anything bad; the act of corrupting.
- The state of being depraved or degenerated; degeneracy; depravity.
Where does depravation come from?
From Middle French dépravation, from Latin dēprāvātiō (“perversion, distortion, corruption, depravity”).
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Questions about saying depravation
How do you pronounce depravation?
Say dep-ruh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛprəˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depravation?
Depravation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: dep · ruh · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say depravation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛprəˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as depravation?
Depravation sounds the same as deprivation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.