How to Pronounce Deprivation

To pronounce "deprivation", say DEPR-iv-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deprivation”

"deprivation" has 4 syllables: depr-iv-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: depravation — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deprivation mean?

noun

  1. The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.
  2. The state of being deprived

Synonyms

bereavementlossprivationwant

Words that rhyme with deprivation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

lossprivationwantdisenfranchisementdisqualificationdepriveexclusiondispossession

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deprivation"?▾

"Deprivation" has 4 syllables: depr · iv · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "deprivation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deprivation" is /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/.

What does "deprivation" mean?▾

Deprivation: The act of depriving, dispossessing, or bereaving; the act of deposing or divesting of some dignity.

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