How to pronounce debauched
Say it like dih-BAWCHT. Debauched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWCHT).
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- dih
- BAWCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debauched 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.
- BAWCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of debauched
American and British speakers say debauched in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbɔtʃt/ in the US and /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BAWCHT.
What does debauched mean?
- Indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent.
- simple past and past participle of debauch How to pronounce debauch
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Questions about saying debauched
How do you pronounce debauched?
Say dih-BAWCHT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbɔtʃt/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debauched?
Debauched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWCHT). Broken into parts: dih · BAWCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say debauched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbɔtʃt/ and the British form is /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.