Como Pronunciar "degeneration"

word

di-jen-ur-AY-shun

di-jen-uh-RAY-shun

Definição

Degeneration is the process of becoming worse or losing quality, strength, or function, especially over time. It is often used to describe physical, medical, or moral decline.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

dɪˌdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən

Inglês Britânico

dɪdʒˌɛnəɹˈeɪʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

di-jen-ur-AY-shun

di-jen-uh-RAY-shun

Ouça em Contexto

The doctor explained the degeneration of the patient's eyesight.

Muscle degeneration can happen if you don't exercise.

Degeneration of old buildings is common in this part of the city.

There’s no cure for this kind of nerve degeneration yet.