To pronounce "degrade", say DEGR-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /diˈɡɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/diˈɡɹeɪd/
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"degrade" has 3 syllables: degr-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.”
“The DNA sample has degraded.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Degrade" has 3 syllables: degr · ad · e.
The IPA transcription of "degrade" is /diˈɡɹeɪd/.
Degrade: To lower in value or social position.
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