How to pronounce debasing
Say it like dih-BAY-sing. Debasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- dih
- BAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debasing
American and British speakers say debasing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BAY-sing.
What does debasing mean?
- present participle and gerund of debase How to pronounce debase
- The act or process by which something is debased; a debasement.
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Words that rhyme with debasing
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Questions about saying debasing
How do you pronounce debasing?
Say dih-BAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debasing?
Debasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: dih · BAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say debasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.