To pronounce "degenerative", say DEG-en-er-at-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/
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"degenerative" has 6 syllables: deg-en-er-at-iv-e. It rhymes with generative, if that helps it stick.
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"Degenerative" has 6 syllables: deg · en · er · at · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "degenerative" is /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/.
Degenerative: Characterized by or causing degeneration.
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