How to pronounce deprogram
Say it like dee-PROH-gram. Deprogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- dee
- PROH
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of deprogram
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-PROH-gram.
What does deprogram mean?
- To counteract the effects of previous programming or brainwashing, especially in an attempt to persuade (a person) to abandon allegiance to a cult.
Where does deprogram come from?
From de- + program.
Words that rhyme with deprogram
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Questions about saying deprogram
How do you pronounce deprogram?
Say dee-PROH-gram. The American pronunciation is /diˈproʊɡræm/. In British English it is /diˈprəʊɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprogram?
Deprogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: dee · PROH · gram.
Is deprogram pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diˈprəʊɡræm/ (dee-PROH-gram).