How to Pronounce Degraded

To pronounce "degraded", say DEGR-ad-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “degraded”

"degraded" has 3 syllables: degr-ad-ed. It rhymes with jaded and dissuaded, if that helps it stick.

What does degraded mean?

verb

  1. To lower in value or social position.

    “Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.”

  2. To reduce in quality or purity.

    “The DNA sample has degraded.”

adjective

  1. Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.
  2. Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.

Synonyms

humiliated

Words that rhyme with degraded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jadeddissuadedfadedgradedraidedbladedunaidedaidedbarricadedinvadedpervadedshaded

Related words

debaseddegenerateimmoralriotousprofligatedissolutefastdissipated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "degraded"?▾

"Degraded" has 3 syllables: degr · ad · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "degraded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "degraded" is /dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/.

What does "degraded" mean?▾

Degraded: To lower in value or social position.

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