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.