How to pronounce debark
Say it like DEE-bark. Debark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- bark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- barkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of debark
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-BAHK.
What does debark mean?
- To unload goods from an aircraft or ship.
- To disembark.
- To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.
- To devocalize (a dog).
Where does debark come from?
From French débarquer, from de- (Old French des-) + barque (“bark, small ship”).
Questions about saying debark
How do you pronounce debark?
Say DEE-bark. The American pronunciation is /ˈdibɑrk/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debark?
Debark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · bark.
Is debark pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪˈbɑːk/ (dih-BAHK).