How to pronounce debater
Say it like duh-BAY-ter. Debater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of debater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-BAY-tuh.
What does debater mean?
- One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.“William is a great debater.”
Where does debater come from?
From debate + -er.
Words that rhyme with debater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debater.
Questions about saying debater
How do you pronounce debater?
Say duh-BAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debater?
Debater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · ter.
Is debater 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 /dɪˈbeɪtə/ (dih-BAY-tuh).