How to Pronounce "deprive of"
expression
dɪˈpɹaɪv/ /ˈəv
di-PRYV-uhv
dɪpɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɒv
di-PRYV-ov
Definition
To take something important or necessary away from someone, so they no longer have it or cannot use it.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈpɹaɪv/ /ˈəv
British English
dɪpɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PRYV-uhv
UK
di-PRYV-ov
Listen in Context
The new rule will deprive students of their free time.
It is wrong to deprive children of food.
They were deprived of their rights during the war.
If you don't sleep, you deprive yourself of energy for the next day.