word
deteriorate
dih-TEER-ee-uh-rate
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
deteriorate
Dictionary meaning
To become progressively worse.
Common mispronunciations
dih-TEER-ee-ate
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