How to Pronounce Degree

To pronounce "degree", say DEGR-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɡɹiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈɡɹiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “degree”

"degree" has 2 syllables: degr-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does degree mean?

noun

  1. A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

    “She has two bachelor's degrees and is studying towards a master's degree.”

  2. A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a circle's circumference.

    “A right angle is a ninety-degree angle.”

Synonyms

arcdegree°

Words that rhyme with degree

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

stagepointgradelevelarcdegreediplomapostgraduategraduate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "degree"?▾

"Degree" has 2 syllables: degr · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "degree"?▾

The IPA transcription of "degree" is /dɪˈɡɹiː/.

What does "degree" mean?▾

Degree: A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

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