To pronounce "defamatory", say DEF-am-at-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEF-am-at-ory
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"defamatory" has 4 syllables: def-am-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Defamatory" has 4 syllables: def · am · at · ory.
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