To pronounce "derisively", say DER-is-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/
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"derisively" has 4 syllables: der-is-iv-ely. It rhymes with decisively, if that helps it stick.
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"Derisively" has 4 syllables: der · is · iv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "derisively" is /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/.
Derisively: In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.
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