How to Pronounce "deprogramming"
word
diˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ
dee-PROH-gram-ing
diːˈprəʊˌɡræmɪŋ
dee-PROH-gram-ing
Definition
The process of trying to remove someone's strong beliefs or ideas, especially those gained from indoctrination or brainwashing, and help them return to independent thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ
British English
diːˈprəʊˌɡræmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-PROH-gram-ing
UK
dee-PROH-gram-ing
Listen in Context
The family hired a specialist in deprogramming to help their son leave the cult.
Deprogramming can be a long and difficult process.
After deprogramming, she started to question what she had been taught.
Some people believe deprogramming is necessary after being in a manipulative group, while others think it can do more harm than good.