How to pronounce degenerated
Say it like dih-JEN-uh-ray-tid. Degenerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- dih
- JEN
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degenerated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of degenerated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-JEN-uh-ray-tid.
What does degenerated mean?
- simple past and past participle of degenerate How to pronounce degenerate
Questions about saying degenerated
How do you pronounce degenerated?
Say dih-JEN-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degenerated?
Degenerated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: dih · JEN · uh · ray · tid.
Is degenerated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/ (dih-JEN-uh-ray-tid).