How to pronounce degenerating
Say it like dih-JEN-uh-ray-ting. Degenerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- dih
- JEN
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degenerating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of degenerating
- 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-ting.
What does degenerating mean?
- present participle and gerund of degenerate How to pronounce degenerate
Questions about saying degenerating
How do you pronounce degenerating?
Say dih-JEN-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degenerating?
Degenerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: dih · JEN · uh · ray · ting.
Is degenerating 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 /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (dih-JEN-uh-ray-ting).