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degree
Definition:
(nou) a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality (nou) a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process (nou) an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study (nou) a measure for arcs and angles (nou) the highest power of a term or variable (nou) a unit of temperature on a specified scale (nou) the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈɡriː
Examples:
The undergraduate degree offered is the Bachelor of Education.
Anita majored in preternatural biology in college, earning a bachelor's degree.
The academic program itself at the College grants the Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Common mistakes of degree pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-GREE" instead of the correct "DE-gree" (US: dɪˈɡriː, UK: dɪˈɡriː). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "degree" with a short "e" sound, saying "deg-ree" instead of "deg-ree" (US: dɪˈɡriː, UK: dɪˈɡriː). Tip: Practice the long "ee" sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on "g": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "g" sound, leading to "de-GREE" rather than the smoother "DE-gree" (US: dɪˈɡriː, UK: dɪˈɡriː). Tip: Focus on a balanced pronunciation of all syllables.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "de-gree-uh" instead of "DE-gree" (US: dɪˈɡriː, UK: dɪˈɡriː). Tip: Keep it simple with just two syllables.
- Mispronouncing "g": Occasionally, learners pronounce the "g" as a hard "g," saying "de-gree" instead of the softer "g" sound in "DE-gree" (US: dɪˈɡriː, UK: dɪˈɡriː). Tip: Practice with words that have a similar "g" sound to improve accuracy.