How to Pronounce Corrupts

To pronounce "corrupts", say CORR-upts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

CORR-upts

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💡 Tip for remembering “corrupts”

"corrupts" has 2 syllables: corr-upts. It rhymes with erupts and nuptse, if that helps it stick.

What does corrupts 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.

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Words that rhyme with corrupts

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eruptsnuptsedisruptsinterrupts

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corrupts"?▾

"Corrupts" has 2 syllables: corr · upts.

What does "corrupts" mean?▾

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

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