How to Pronounce Pejorative

To pronounce "pejorative", say PEJ-or-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pejorative”

"pejorative" has 5 syllables: pej-or-at-iv-e. It rhymes with restorative, if that helps it stick.

What does pejorative mean?

noun

  1. A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

adjective

  1. Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

Synonyms

dyslogismdysphemismderogatorydyslogistic

Antonyms

approvativeeuphemismapprobativeeulogisticmeliorative

Words that rhyme with pejorative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restorative

Related words

dyslogisticuncomplimentarydislogisticderogatoryabusivederogativedespectivemocking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pejorative"?▾

"Pejorative" has 5 syllables: pej · or · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pejorative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pejorative" is /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/.

What does "pejorative" mean?▾

Pejorative: A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

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