How to Pronounce "deteriorating"
word
dɪˈtɪɹiɝˌeɪtɪŋ
di-TI-ree-ur-ay-ting
dɪtˈiəɹiəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
di-TEE-uh-ree-uh-ray-ting
Definition
Getting worse in quality, condition, or value over time. Often used for health, situations, relationships, or physical objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈtɪɹiɝˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
dɪtˈiəɹiəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-TI-ree-ur-ay-ting
UK
di-TEE-uh-ree-uh-ray-ting
Listen in Context
His health is deteriorating quickly.
The building is deteriorating due to age.
The weather is deteriorating, so please be careful.
Their relationship has been deteriorating ever since the argument.