How to pronounce debasement
Say it like duh-BAY-smunt. Debasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debasement 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of debasement
American and British speakers say debasement in essentially the same way: /dəˈbeɪsmənt/ in the US and /dəˈbeɪsmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-BAY-smunt.
What does debasement mean?
- The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
- The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.
Where does debasement come from?
From debase + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with debasement
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Questions about saying debasement
How do you pronounce debasement?
Say duh-BAY-smunt. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪsmənt/. In British English it is /dəˈbeɪsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debasement?
Debasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · smunt.
Do Americans and Brits say debasement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈbeɪsmənt/ and the British form is /dəˈbeɪsmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.