How to pronounce degradation
Say it like deg-ruh-DAY-shun. Degradation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- deg
- ruh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degradation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- degGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of degradation
American and British speakers say degradation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: deg-ruh-DAY-shun.
What does degradation mean?
- changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
- a low or downcast state“each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement”
Where does degradation come from?
From French dégradation.
Words that rhyme with degradation
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Questions about saying degradation
How do you pronounce degradation?
Say deg-ruh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degradation?
Degradation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: deg · ruh · DAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say degradation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.