corrupt

/kəˈrʌpt/

Syllables co·rupt

Stress co-RUPT

Phonics Breakdown

cor

/kə/

schwa

rupt

/rʌpt/

short u

Meaning

dishonest or immoral, especially in those with power

Sound Reference

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co=/kə/(correct) + rupt=/rʌpt/(rupture)

Example

The corrupt official was sent to prison.