How to Pronounce Deprive

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deprive”

"deprive" has 3 syllables: depr-iv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does deprive mean?

verb

  1. To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
  2. To degrade (a clergyman) from office.

Synonyms

bereaveimpoverish

Antonyms

enrich

Words that rhyme with deprive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivearrive

Related words

divestdispossessimpoverishstripdeprivationexcludeexpropriatepreclude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deprive"?▾

"Deprive" has 3 syllables: depr · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deprive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deprive" is /dɪˈpɹaɪv/.

What does "deprive" mean?▾

Deprive: To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

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