derogate

How to Split "derogate" into Syllables

The word derogate is divided into 4 syllables: de·ro·ga·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• de — 1st syllable
• ro — 2nd syllable
• ga — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of derogate:

• IPA: /ˈdɛɹəɡeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. The verb is relatively uncommon, but the related adjective derogatory is common.
2. “derogate”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Late Middle English derogaten, from derogat(e) (“annulled, abrogated”, used participially and later as the past participle of derogaten) +‎ -en (verb-forming suffix) borrowed from Latin dērogātus, perfect passive participle of dērogō (“to annul, repeal part of a law, take away, detract from”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from dē- (“from”) + rogō (“to ask, enquire; to propose a law”). Sporadic participial usage of the...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare derogate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
derogate	4	de·ro·ga·te
driest	2	dri-est
diarist	2	dia-rist
direct	2	di-rect
Dorset	2	dor-set

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