How to pronounce daebak
Say it like DEB-ak. Daebak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛbæk/DEB-ak
UK British/ˈdɛbæk/DEB-ak
- DEB
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daebak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of daebak
American and British speakers say daebak in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛbæk/ in the US and /ˈdɛbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-ak.
What does daebak mean?
adjective
- Awesome, cool.
- Wow.
Where does daebak come from?
Borrowed from Korean 대박 (daebak).
Questions about saying daebak
How do you pronounce daebak?
Say DEB-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbæk/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daebak?
Daebak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say daebak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛbæk/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.