How to Pronounce "degenerative"
word
dɪˈdʒɛnɝətɪv
di-JEN-er-uh-tiv
dɪdʒˈɛnəɹətˌɪv
di-JEN-uh-ruh-tiv
Definition
Describes something, especially a disease, that gradually gets worse or causes the body or mind to decline over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈdʒɛnɝətɪv
British English
dɪdʒˈɛnəɹətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-JEN-er-uh-tiv
UK
di-JEN-uh-ruh-tiv
Listen in Context
Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease.
He suffers from a degenerative joint condition.
Degenerative eye diseases can lead to blindness.
His back pain is caused by a degenerative disc disease.