How to Pronounce Depraved

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈpɹeɪvd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “depraved”

"depraved" has 3 syllables: depr-av-ed. It rhymes with engraved and paved, if that helps it stick.

What does depraved mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense.
  2. Distorted out of the normal course; abnormal.

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Words that rhyme with depraved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

engravedpavedsavedwavedenslavedbehavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaivedcaved

Related words

pervertedevilwickedviciousreprobateimmoralperverseunregenerate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depraved"?▾

"Depraved" has 3 syllables: depr · av · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "depraved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depraved" is /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/.

What does "depraved" mean?▾

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

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