How to pronounce pejorative
Say it like pih-JOH-ruh-tiv. Pejorative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH).
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- pih
- JOH
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pejorative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pejorative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pih-JOR-uh-tiv.
What does pejorative mean?
- Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
- A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
Where does pejorative come from?
From Late Latin peiōrātus (“worsened”, past participle of peiōrāre (“worsen”), from Latin peior (“worse”)) + -ive.
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Questions about saying pejorative
How do you pronounce pejorative?
Say pih-JOH-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈdʒoʊrətɪv/. In British English it is /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pejorative?
Pejorative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH). Broken into parts: pih · JOH · ruh · tiv.
Is pejorative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/ (pih-JOR-uh-tiv).