How to Pronounce "debasement"
word
dəˈbeɪsmənt
duh-BAYSS-muhnt
dɪbˈeɪsmənt
di-BAYSS-muhnt
Definition
The act of reducing the value, quality, or status of someone or something. It can refer to both moral decline and a decrease in worth, especially with money or reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
dəˈbeɪsmənt
British English
dɪbˈeɪsmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-BAYSS-muhnt
UK
di-BAYSS-muhnt
Listen in Context
The debasement of the coin made it less valuable.
The movie shows the debasement of moral values.
Many people were upset by the debasement of standards at the school.
Some argue that reality TV leads to the debasement of culture.