How to pronounce deprivations
Say it like dep-ruh-VAY-shunz. Deprivations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- dep
- ruh
- VAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprivations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deprivations
American and British speakers say deprivations in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dep-ruh-VAY-shunz.
What does deprivations mean?
- plural of deprivation How to pronounce deprivation
Words that rhyme with deprivations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deprivations.
Questions about saying deprivations
How do you pronounce deprivations?
Say dep-ruh-VAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprivations?
Deprivations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: dep · ruh · VAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say deprivations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.