To pronounce "depravation", say DEPR-av-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEPR-av-at-ion
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"depravation" has 4 syllables: depr-av-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: deprivation — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Depravation" has 4 syllables: depr · av · at · ion.
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