How to pronounce debased
Say it like duh-BAYST. Debased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST).
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- duh
- BAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debased pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of debased
American and British speakers say debased in essentially the same way: /dəˈbeɪst/ in the US and /dəˈbeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-BAYST.
What does debased mean?
- simple past and past participle of debase How to pronounce debase
- Brought low; degraded.
- Abased, abaissé: (of a charge) borne lower than usual.
Words that rhyme with debased
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Questions about saying debased
How do you pronounce debased?
Say duh-BAYST. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪst/. In British English it is /dəˈbeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debased?
Debased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYST). Broken into parts: duh · BAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say debased the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈbeɪst/ and the British form is /dəˈbeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.