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