How to pronounce debank
Say it like dee-BANGK. Debank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK).
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- dee
- BANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of debank
American and British speakers say debank in essentially the same way: /diˈbæŋk/ in the US and /diˈbæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BANGK.
What does debank mean?
- To deprive a person or organization of banking services, especially for political reasons.
- To cease or cause to stop operating as a bank.
Where does debank come from?
From de- + bank, partly (sense 1) by analogy with deplatform.
Words that rhyme with debank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debank.
Questions about saying debank
How do you pronounce debank?
Say dee-BANGK. The American pronunciation is /diˈbæŋk/. In British English it is /diˈbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debank?
Debank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BANGK). Broken into parts: dee · BANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say debank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈbæŋk/ and the British form is /diˈbæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.