How to Pronounce Degrading

To pronounce "degrading", say DEGR-ad-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “degrading”

"degrading" has 3 syllables: degr-ad-ing. It rhymes with pervading and cascading, if that helps it stick.

What does degrading mean?

verb

To lower in value or social position.
“Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.”
To reduce in quality or purity.
“The DNA sample has degraded.”

noun

An act or process of degradation.

adjective

That degrades
“Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience.”

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Words that rhyme with degrading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pervading cascading persuading serenading fading lading raiding evading grading trading braiding invading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "degrading"?▾

"Degrading" has 3 syllables: degr · ad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "degrading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "degrading" is /dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "degrading" mean?▾

Degrading: To lower in value or social position.

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