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How to Pronounce "deprivation"

word

ˌdɛpɹəˈveɪʃən
dep-ruh-VAY-shun
dɪpɹɪvˈeɪʃən
dip-ri-VAY-shun

Definition

Deprivation is the state of not having something that you need or want, such as food, sleep, or basic rights.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌdɛpɹəˈveɪʃən

British English

dɪpɹɪvˈeɪʃən

Simplified Pronunciation

US

dep-ruh-VAY-shun

UK

dip-ri-VAY-shun

Listen in Context

Many children suffer from deprivation during war.

Deprivation of food can cause health problems.

Sleep deprivation makes it hard to focus.

Growing up in deprivation shaped his character.