How to pronounce degradee
Say it like dig-ray-DEE. Degradee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- dig
- ray
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degradee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- digGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of degradee
American and British speakers say degradee in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdi/ in the US and /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dig-ray-DEE.
What does degradee mean?
- One who, or that which is degraded.
- One who feels pleasure from being degraded or humiliated.
Where does degradee come from?
From degrade + -ee.
Words that rhyme with degradee
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Questions about saying degradee
How do you pronounce degradee?
Say dig-ray-DEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdi/. In British English it is /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degradee?
Degradee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: dig · ray · DEE.
Do Americans and Brits say degradee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdi/ and the British form is /ˌdɪɡreɪˈdiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.