How to Pronounce "perversion"
word
pɝˈvɝʒən
per-VUR-zhun
pəvˈɜːʃən
puh-VUR-zhun
Definition
A perversion is a serious change from what is normal or natural, especially in behavior or morals. It often refers to abnormal sexual behavior, but can also mean a distortion or misuse of something good.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈvɝʒən
British English
pəvˈɜːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-VUR-zhun
UK
puh-VUR-zhun
Listen in Context
The story showed the perversion of justice.
Many people are shocked by acts of perversion on the news.
The law tries to prevent perversion of public morals.
Some critics called the movie a perversion of the original story.