How to Pronounce "debasing"
word
dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ
di-BAYS-ing
dɪbˈeɪsɪŋ
dib-AYS-ing
Definition
To make something or someone less valuable, respected, or important; to lower the quality or dignity of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ
British English
dɪbˈeɪsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-BAYS-ing
UK
dib-AYS-ing
Listen in Context
The leader was accused of debasing his position by accepting bribes.
He was punished for debasing the national currency.
Many people think reality TV is debasing culture.
The article argued that advertising aimed at children is debasing public morals.