How to pronounce deprecatory
Say it like DEP-rih-kuh-tor-ee. Deprecatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- rih
- kuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprecatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deprecatory
American and British speakers say deprecatory in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛprɪkəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈdɛprɪkətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEP-rih-kuh-tuh-ree.
What does deprecatory mean?
- Apologetic.
- Disparaging.
Where does deprecatory come from?
From deprecate + -ory.
Questions about saying deprecatory
How do you pronounce deprecatory?
Say DEP-rih-kuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛprɪkəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈdɛprɪkətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprecatory?
Deprecatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · rih · kuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say deprecatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛprɪkəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈdɛprɪkətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.