How to Pronounce Perversion

To pronounce "perversion", say PERV-ers-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PERV-ers-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “perversion”

"perversion" has 3 syllables: perv-ers-ion. It rhymes with aversion and excursion, if that helps it stick.

What does perversion mean?

noun

  1. The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.
  2. The state of being perverted; depravity; vice.

Antonyms

normophilia

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Words that rhyme with perversion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aversionexcursionincursionreversionaspersiondispersionimmersionversiondiversionconversioninversionsubversion

Related words

perversitydepravitycorruptionwickednessevildeformationabusedelinquency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perversion"?▾

"Perversion" has 3 syllables: perv · ers · ion.

What does "perversion" mean?▾

Perversion: The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.

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