How to Pronounce Corruption

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

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Syllables

Letters

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “corruption”

"corruption" has 3 syllables: corr-upt-ion. It rhymes with disruption and interruption, if that helps it stick.

What does corruption mean?

noun

The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity
The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration.

Synonyms

destroying ruining spoiling deterioration worsening adulteration contamination debasement

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Words that rhyme with corruption

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disruption interruption eruption anticorruption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corruption"?▾

"Corruption" has 3 syllables: corr · upt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "corruption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corruption" is /kəˈɹʌpʃən/.

What does "corruption" mean?▾

Corruption: The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity

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