How to Pronounce Deprave

To pronounce "deprave", say DEPR-av-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɹeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈpɹeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deprave”

"deprave" has 3 syllables: depr-av-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does deprave mean?

verb

  1. To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile
  2. To make bad or worse; to vitiate; to corrupt

Words that rhyme with deprave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecaveconclaveraveshave

Related words

debaseprofanepervertvitiatedemoralizemisdirectdebauchcorrupt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deprave"?▾

"Deprave" has 3 syllables: depr · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deprave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deprave" is /dɪˈpɹeɪv/.

What does "deprave" mean?▾

Deprave: To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile

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