How to Pronounce "degenerate into"
expression
di-JEN-er-ate IN-too
di-JEN-uh-ruht IN-tuh
Definition
To change or develop into a worse or lower state, usually in quality, behavior, or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈdʒɛnɝət/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
dɪˈdʒɛnərət/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-JEN-er-ate IN-too
UK
di-JEN-uh-ruht IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The peaceful protest degenerated into violence.
Sometimes a friendly conversation can degenerate into an argument.
The situation in the city quickly degenerated into chaos.
By the end of the night, the party had degenerated into a mess, with people arguing everywhere.