How to pronounce depravity
Say it like dih-PRAV-uh-tee. Depravity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAV).
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- dih
- PRAV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depravity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of depravity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-PRAV-uh-tee.
What does depravity mean?
- The state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.
- A particular depraved act or trait.
- Inborn corruption, entailing the belief that every facet of human nature has been polluted, defiled, and contaminated by sin.
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Questions about saying depravity
How do you pronounce depravity?
Say dih-PRAV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprævəti/. In British English it is /dɪˈprævəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depravity?
Depravity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAV). Broken into parts: dih · PRAV · uh · tee.
Is depravity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈprævəti/ (dih-PRAV-uh-tee).