How to pronounce debaters
Say it like duh-BAY-terz. Debaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of debaters
- 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: duh-BAY-tuz.
What does debaters mean?
- plural of debater How to pronounce debater
Questions about saying debaters
How do you pronounce debaters?
Say duh-BAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /dəˈbeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debaters?
Debaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · terz.
Is debaters 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 /dəˈbeɪtəz/ (duh-BAY-tuz).