How to pronounce debarment
Say it like dee-BAIR-munt. Debarment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAIR).
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- dee
- BAIR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debarment 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.
- BAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of debarment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-BAH-munt.
What does debarment mean?
- The act or an instance of debarring.
- In the United States Food and Drugs Act, a penalty imposed on persons or companies that commit crimes in connection with applications for approval of drugs, in which such persons are barred from submitting or assisting in the submission of such an application.
Where does debarment come from?
From debar + -ment.
Questions about saying debarment
How do you pronounce debarment?
Say dee-BAIR-munt. The American pronunciation is /diˈbærmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɑːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debarment?
Debarment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAIR). Broken into parts: dee · BAIR · munt.
Is debarment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈbɑːmənt/ (dih-BAH-munt).