To pronounce "dehortative", say DEH-ort-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEH-ort-at-iv-e
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"dehortative" has 5 syllables: deh-ort-at-iv-e.
"Dehortative" has 5 syllables: deh · ort · at · iv · e.
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