To pronounce "dehortatory", say DEH-ort-at-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEH-ort-at-ory
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"dehortatory" has 4 syllables: deh-ort-at-ory.
"Dehortatory" has 4 syllables: deh · ort · at · ory.
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