How to Pronounce "degenerates"
word
dɪˈdʒɛnɝəts
dih-JEN-er-uts
dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪts
dih-JEN-uh-rayts
Definition
'Degenerates' is the third person singular or plural form of 'degenerate', meaning someone or something becoming worse in quality, morals, or character. As a noun, it refers to a person seen as morally corrupt.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈdʒɛnɝəts
British English
dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-JEN-er-uts
UK
dih-JEN-uh-rayts
Listen in Context
He degenerates when he spends time with bad influences.
Some people believe society degenerates over time.
The old building degenerates without care.
Don’t listen to those degenerates—they just want trouble.