How to Pronounce Degeneration

To pronounce "degeneration", say DEG-en-er-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “degeneration”

"degeneration" has 5 syllables: deg-en-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does degeneration mean?

noun

The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.
That condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become either diminished or perverted; a substitution of a lower for a higher form of structure.
“fatty degeneration of the liver”

Synonyms

nerf debasement decline degeneracy degradation deterioration

Words that rhyme with degeneration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "degeneration"?▾

"Degeneration" has 5 syllables: deg · en · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "degeneration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "degeneration" is /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "degeneration" mean?▾

Degeneration: The process or state of growing worse, or the state of having become worse.

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