How to pronounce deprive
Say it like dih-PRYVE. Deprive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYVE).
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- dih
- PRYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprive 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.
- PRYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deprive
American and British speakers say deprive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpraɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈpraɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRYVE.
What does deprive mean?
- Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
- To degrade (a clergyman) from office.
- To bereave.
Where does deprive come from?
From Middle English depryven, from Old French depriver, from Medieval Latin dēprīvō, from Latin dē- + prīvō.
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Questions about saying deprive
How do you pronounce deprive?
Say dih-PRYVE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpraɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈpraɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprive?
Deprive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYVE). Broken into parts: dih · PRYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say deprive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpraɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈpraɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.