How to pronounce degreed
Say it like dih-GREED. Degreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREED).
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- dih
- GREED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degreed 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.
- GREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of degreed
American and British speakers say degreed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈɡrid/ in the US and /dɪˈɡriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-GREED.
What does degreed mean?
- Having an academic degree.
Where does degreed come from?
From degree + -ed.
Words that rhyme with degreed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of degreed.
Questions about saying degreed
How do you pronounce degreed?
Say dih-GREED. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈɡrid/. In British English it is /dɪˈɡriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degreed?
Degreed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREED). Broken into parts: dih · GREED.
Do Americans and Brits say degreed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈɡrid/ and the British form is /dɪˈɡriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.