How to Pronounce Depriving

To pronounce "depriving", say DEPR-iv-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

DEPR-iv-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “depriving”

"depriving" has 3 syllables: depr-iv-ing. It rhymes with conniving and thriving, if that helps it stick.

What does depriving 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 depriving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connivingthrivingstrivingjivingdrivingsurvivingrevivingdivingderivingarrivingshrivingskiving

Related words

divestdispossessimpoverishstripdenieddenyingdestroyingdisarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depriving"?▾

"Depriving" has 3 syllables: depr · iv · ing.

What does "depriving" mean?▾

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

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