How to pronounce degas
Say it like DAY-gus. Degas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of degas
American and British speakers say degas in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪɡəs/ in the US and /ˈdeɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-gus.
What does degas mean?
- To remove the gas from.
Where does degas come from?
From de- + gas.
Words that rhyme with degas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of degas.
Questions about saying degas
How do you pronounce degas?
Say DAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degas?
Degas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say degas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.