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How to Pronounce "degrade"

word

dɪˈɡɹeɪd
di-GRAYD
dɪɡɹˈeɪd
di-GRAYD

Definition

To make something or someone worse, less valuable, or less respected. It can also mean to break down, especially referring to materials degrading over time or in the environment.

IPA Transcription

American English

dɪˈɡɹeɪd

British English

dɪɡɹˈeɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

di-GRAYD

UK

di-GRAYD

Listen in Context

Rain can degrade the quality of the paint on your house.

We should not degrade other people with our words.

Plastic bags take a long time to degrade in nature.

Don't let insults from others degrade your self-worth.