How to Pronounce "degenerated"
word
dɪˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɪd
di-JEN-er-ay-tid
dɪdʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɪd
di-JEN-uh-ray-tid
Definition
Became worse in quality, condition, or character; lost previous strength, value, or morality. Often used for physical, moral, or social decline.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɪd
British English
dɪdʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-JEN-er-ay-tid
UK
di-JEN-uh-ray-tid
Listen in Context
The disease degenerated the muscle tissue.
The old building has degenerated over time.
After the accident, his eyesight degenerated quickly.
What started out as a friendly discussion degenerated into a heated argument.