How to Pronounce "deprives"
word
dɪˈpɹaɪvz
di-PRYVZ
dɪpɹˈaɪvz
di-PRYVZ
Definition
To take something important or necessary away from someone, so they do not have it.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈpɹaɪvz
British English
dɪpɹˈaɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PRYVZ
UK
di-PRYVZ
Listen in Context
Lack of sleep deprives children of energy.
Poverty deprives people of basic needs.
The storm deprives the village of electricity.
Working late every night deprives me of time with my family.