How to Pronounce "reprobate"
word
ˈɹɛpɹɔbeɪt
REP-ro-bayt
ɹɪpɹˈɒbeɪt
ri-PROB-ayt
Definition
A reprobate is a person who behaves in a morally wrong, wicked, or unprincipled way. It can also describe someone who is beyond hope of redemption or refuses to change their bad habits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛpɹɔbeɪt
British English
ɹɪpɹˈɒbeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REP-ro-bayt
UK
ri-PROB-ayt
Listen in Context
The story is about a reprobate who learns to change his ways.
No one trusted the reprobate in the village.
He acted like a true reprobate, ignoring the rules.
Jake's always such a reprobate at parties, but everyone still likes him.