How to Pronounce "degradation"
word
ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən
deg-ruh-DAY-shun
dɪɡɹɐdˈeɪʃən
dig-ruh-DAY-shun
Definition
Degradation means the process of something becoming worse, weaker, or lower in quality. It can also refer to the loss of dignity or respect for a person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən
British English
dɪɡɹɐdˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
deg-ruh-DAY-shun
UK
dig-ruh-DAY-shun
Listen in Context
The degradation of the forest worries scientists.
Pollution leads to the degradation of water quality.
Degradation of old buildings is common in the city.
If this keeps up, we’ll see serious degradation of the whole ecosystem.