How to pronounce deprives
Say it like dih-PRYVZ. Deprives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYVZ).
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- dih
- PRYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprives 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.
- PRYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deprives
American and British speakers say deprives in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpraɪvz/ in the US and /dɪˈpraɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRYVZ.
What does deprives mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deprive How to pronounce deprive
Words that rhyme with deprives
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deprives.
Questions about saying deprives
How do you pronounce deprives?
Say dih-PRYVZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpraɪvz/. In British English it is /dɪˈpraɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprives?
Deprives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYVZ). Broken into parts: dih · PRYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say deprives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpraɪvz/ and the British form is /dɪˈpraɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.