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pejorative
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv
Examples:
That is the meaning of pejorative.
As the second sentence states, the term is pejorative.
The phrase is a pejorative term in the United States.
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Common mistakes of pejorative pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "pejorative" with the stress on the second syllable, as in /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. The correct stress is on the third syllable, /pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/ in UK English and /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/ in US English. Tip: Focus on stressing "jor" to sound natural.
- Shortening vowels: Some speakers use a short "e" sound in the first syllable, saying /pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Practice saying "pejorative" slowly to emphasize the correct vowel sounds.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound, resulting in /pəˈdʒɔːrəv/. This alters the word and makes it unclear. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each part clearly.
- Confusing "j" and "g": Some may pronounce the "j" in "pejorative" as a hard "g" sound, saying /pəˈɡɔːr.ə.tɪv/. The correct sound is a soft "j" as in /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Remember that "j" in English usually has a soft sound, similar to "judge."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people use an incorrect "a" sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /pəˈdʒɑːr.ə.tɪv/. The correct pronunciation features an "o" sound /pəˈdʒɔːr.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to familiarize yourself with the correct vowel sounds in "pejorative."