How to Pronounce "corrupt"
word
/kɝˈəpt/
kuh-RUHPT
/kəɹˈʌpt/
kuh-RUHPT
Definition
To be dishonest or immoral, especially by accepting money or power in exchange for doing something wrong. It can describe people, organizations, or systems that act in unfair or illegal ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kɝˈəpt/
British English
/kəɹˈʌpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-RUHPT
UK
kuh-RUHPT
Listen in Context
The police officer was corrupt.
The government is fighting corrupt activities.
Money can corrupt even good people.
She refused to become corrupt despite the pressure.