How to Pronounce Discriminatory

To pronounce "discriminatory", say DISCR-im-in-at-ory — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “discriminatory”

"discriminatory" has 5 syllables: discr-im-in-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does discriminatory mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).
  2. Showing prejudice or bias.

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Words that rhyme with discriminatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

discriminativediscriminatingprejudicedpreferentialadvantageousracistantiblackanti-semite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discriminatory"?▾

"Discriminatory" has 5 syllables: discr · im · in · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "discriminatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discriminatory" is /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/.

What does "discriminatory" mean?▾

Discriminatory: Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

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