Proper Pronunciation Guide

pejorative

[pə ʤɔ͜ɚə tɪv]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “e” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the letters “or” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɔ͜ɚ/—as in the word “organize”—and stress them.
  • Be sure to pronounce the letter “a” as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/, making this word four syllables.

Practice Sentence:

Most of the comments about the proposed legislation were pejorative.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Negative.

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