How to pronounce pejoration
Say it like pee-juh-RAY-shun. Pejoration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- pee
- juh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pejoration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pejoration
American and British speakers say pejoration in essentially the same way: /ˌpidʒəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpiːdʒəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pee-juh-RAY-shun.
What does pejoration mean?
- The act or process of becoming worse; worsening or degeneration.
- Any process by which a word acquires a more negative meaning.
Where does pejoration come from?
From Latin peiōrātiō.
Words that rhyme with pejoration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pejoration.
Questions about saying pejoration
How do you pronounce pejoration?
Say pee-juh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpidʒəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpiːdʒəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pejoration?
Pejoration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: pee · juh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pejoration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpidʒəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpiːdʒəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.