English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Derogatory Pronunciation
Derogatory is pronounced der-AH-guh-taw-ree, IPA /dɝˈɑgəˌtɔri/.
der-AH-guh-taw-ree
US /dɝˈɑgəˌtɔri/ · UK /dɪˈrɒgətəˌri/
Syllables: der · AH · guh · taw · ree (5 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Showing a low opinion of someone, or insulting in tone.
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Derogatory in a Sentence
- He made a derogatory remark about her accent.
- The review was derogatory without being specific.
- Derogatory language is a disciplinary matter here.
Common Mispronunciations of Derogatory
Not de-ruh-GAY-tuh-ree
The volume sits on the second beat, AH, and the three behind it tail away. No ay appears anywhere in the word.
Not duh-RAH-guh-tree
That reading is standard in Britain, where the word runs to four beats. Americans keep five, with a light taw before the ree.
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