How to Pronounce Pervert

To pronounce "pervert", say PERV-ert — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəːvəːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpəːvəːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pervert”

"pervert" has 2 syllables: perv-ert. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does pervert mean?

noun

One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.
A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.
“Those perverts were trying to spy on us while we changed clothes!”

verb

To turn another way; to divert.
To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure
“How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?”

Synonyms

perv corrupt lead astray divert steer veer misapply misuse twist

Antonyms

convert normophile

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Words that rhyme with pervert

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assert inert overt spurt hurt convert subvert avert flirt desert blurt exert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pervert"?▾

"Pervert" has 2 syllables: perv · ert.

What is the IPA transcription of "pervert"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pervert" is /ˈpəːvəːt/.

What does "pervert" mean?▾

Pervert: One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.

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