How to Pronounce Corrupted

To pronounce "corrupted", say CORR-upt-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹʌptɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈɹʌptɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “corrupted”

"corrupted" has 3 syllables: corr-upt-ed. It rhymes with erupted and disrupted, if that helps it stick.

What does corrupted mean?

verb

  1. To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
  2. To become putrid, tainted, or otherwise impure; to putrefy; to rot.

adjective

  1. Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved.
  2. Dishonest.

Synonyms

corrupt

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Words that rhyme with corrupted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erupteddisrupteduninterruptedinterrupted

Related words

debasedimperfectvitiatedcorruptiondepravedcorruptivetainteddamaging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corrupted"?▾

"Corrupted" has 3 syllables: corr · upt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "corrupted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corrupted" is /kəˈɹʌptɪd/.

What does "corrupted" mean?▾

Corrupted: To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

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