How to pronounce debauch
Say it like dih-BAWCH. Debauch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWCH).
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US American/dɪˈbɔtʃ/dih-BAWCH
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- dih
- BAWCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debauch 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.
- BAWCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does debauch mean?
noun
- An individual act of debauchery.
- An orgy.
- To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
- To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).
- To indulge in revelry.
Where does debauch come from?
Possible corruption by way of Anglicised French term bord (“edge, curb”): curb crawling as a synonym for prostitution.
Words that rhyme with debauch
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Questions about saying debauch
How do you pronounce debauch?
Say dih-BAWCH. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbɔtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debauch?
Debauch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWCH). Broken into parts: dih · BAWCH.