How to pronounce deprivation
Say it like dep-ruh-VAY-shun. Deprivation 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
Deprivation 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 deprivation
American and British speakers say deprivation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-rih-VAY-shun.
What does deprivation mean?
- The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving.
- The act of deposing or divesting of some dignity; in particular the taking away from a clergyman of his benefice, or other spiritual promotion or dignity.
- The state of being deprived; lack.“He was suffering from deprivation of sleep.”
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Words that rhyme with deprivation
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Questions about saying deprivation
How do you pronounce deprivation?
Say dep-ruh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprivation?
Deprivation 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 deprivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.