How to Pronounce "degrades"
word
dɪˈɡɹeɪdz
dih-GRAYDZ
dɪɡɹˈeɪdz
dih-GRAYDZ
Definition
To make something worse in quality, value, or dignity, or for a substance to break down naturally over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɡɹeɪdz
British English
dɪɡɹˈeɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-GRAYDZ
UK
dih-GRAYDZ
Listen in Context
The sun degrades plastic bottles over time.
Littering degrades the appearance of the city.
Bullying degrades people and should be stopped.
After years underground, the metal slowly degrades and turns to dust.