How to Pronounce Degrees

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈɡɹiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “degrees

"degrees" has 2 syllables: degr-ees. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does degrees 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.

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How many syllables are in "degrees"?

"Degrees" has 2 syllables: degr · ees.

What is the IPA transcription of "degrees"?

The IPA transcription of "degrees" is /dɪˈɡɹiːz/.

What does "degrees" mean?

Degrees: 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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