How to Pronounce "perverted"
word
/pɝˈvɝtɪd/
per-VUR-tid
/pəvˈɜːtɪd/
puh-VUR-tid
Definition
Describes someone or something whose behavior, ideas, or desires are morally wrong or abnormal, especially in a sexual way. It can also mean something that has been twisted away from its natural or correct state.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈvɝtɪd/
British English
/pəvˈɜːtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-VUR-tid
UK
puh-VUR-tid
Listen in Context
He has perverted ideas about relationships.
The story took a perverted turn at the end.
Some people think horror movies are perverted.
He made a perverted joke that made everyone uncomfortable.