How to Pronounce "corruption"

word

/kɝˈəpʃən/

kuh-RUHP-shuhn

/kəɹˈʌpʃən/

kuh-RUHP-shuhn

Definition

Corruption is the act of using power dishonestly for personal gain, often involving bribery, cheating, or illegal actions. It can also refer to the decay or loss of integrity in something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/kɝˈəpʃən/

British English

/kəɹˈʌpʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

kuh-RUHP-shuhn

Listen in Context

The police are investigating government corruption.

Corruption is a big problem in many countries.

Bribery is one form of corruption.

After years of corruption, the company finally went bankrupt.