How to pronounce degringolade
Say it like day-grang-goh-LAHD. Degringolade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAHD).
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US American/deɪˌɡræŋɡoʊˈlɑd/day-grang-goh-LAHD
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- day
- grang
- goh
- LAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degringolade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- grangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does degringolade mean?
noun
- A rapid decline or deterioration; a tumble.
Where does degringolade come from?
Borrowed from French dégringolade.
Words that rhyme with degringolade
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Questions about saying degringolade
How do you pronounce degringolade?
Say day-grang-goh-LAHD. The American pronunciation is /deɪˌɡræŋɡoʊˈlɑd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degringolade?
Degringolade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAHD). Broken into parts: day · grang · goh · LAHD.