How to pronounce debacchate
Say it like dih-BAK-ayt. Debacchate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
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- dih
- BAK
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debacchate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of debacchate
American and British speakers say debacchate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbækeɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈbækeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BAK-ayt.
What does debacchate mean?
- To rant as if drunk.
Where does debacchate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin dēbacchātus, perfect active participle of Latin dēbacchor, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying debacchate
How do you pronounce debacchate?
Say dih-BAK-ayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbækeɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈbækeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debacchate?
Debacchate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: dih · BAK · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say debacchate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbækeɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈbækeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.