How to Pronounce "denigrating"
word
ˈdɛnɪˌɡɹeɪtɪŋ
DEN-uh-gray-ting
dˈɛnɪɡɹˌeɪtɪŋ
DEN-ih-gray-ting
Definition
Criticizing someone or something in a very negative, unfair, or insulting way, often to lower their reputation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛnɪˌɡɹeɪtɪŋ
British English
dˈɛnɪɡɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEN-uh-gray-ting
UK
DEN-ih-gray-ting
Listen in Context
He made denigrating comments about her work.
Denigrating others is not a good way to solve problems.
Her denigrating attitude affected team morale.
People get tired of all the denigrating language on social media.