How to pronounce "pervert"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "pervert"

Learn how to break down "pervert" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

per-vert
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈpəːvəːt/
/pəˈvəːt/
/ˈpəɹvəɹt/
/pɚˈvɝt/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P ER1 V ER0 T
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "pervert"

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːvəːt/

Noun

  • One who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.
  • A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.
    Example: "Those perverts were trying to spy on us while we changed clothes!"
    Synonyms: perv
    Antonyms: convert, normophile

Verb

  • To turn another way; to divert.
    Synonyms: divert, steer, veer
  • To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure
    Example: "How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?"
    Synonyms: corrupt, lead astray
  • To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose
    Example: "He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain."
    Synonyms: misapply, misuse
  • To misinterpret designedly.
    Example: "pervert one's words"
    Synonyms: twist
  • To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

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