How to Pronounce Derogatory

To pronounce "derogatory", say DER-og-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “derogatory”

"derogatory" has 4 syllables: der-og-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does derogatory mean?

noun

  1. A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

adjective

  1. (usually with to) Tending to derogate:
  2. (of a clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

Synonyms

injuriouspejorative

Antonyms

honorific

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Words that rhyme with derogatory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

derogativedisparaginguncomplimentarypejorativecontemptuousmaliciousmalevolentinsulting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derogatory"?▾

"Derogatory" has 4 syllables: der · og · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "derogatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "derogatory" is /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/.

What does "derogatory" mean?▾

Derogatory: A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

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