How to pronounce degenerative
Say it like dih-JEN-uh-ruh-tiv. Degenerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- dih
- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degenerative 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of degenerative
- 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-ruh-tiv.
What does degenerative mean?
- Characterized by or causing degeneration.
Where does degenerative come from?
From degenerate + -ive.
Questions about saying degenerative
How do you pronounce degenerative?
Say dih-JEN-uh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degenerative?
Degenerative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: dih · JEN · uh · ruh · tiv.
Is degenerative 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 /dɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv/ (dih-JEN-uh-ruh-tiv).