How to pronounce debauchee
Say it like dih-baw-CHEE. Debauchee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE).
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- dih
- baw
- CHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debauchee 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.
- bawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debauchee
American and British speakers say debauchee in essentially the same way: /dɪbɔˈtʃi/ in the US and /dɪbɔːˈtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-baw-CHEE.
What does debauchee mean?
- Somebody who is debauched; somebody who is dissolute and acts without moral restraint.
- A person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Where does debauchee come from?
From French débauché.
Words that rhyme with debauchee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debauchee.
Questions about saying debauchee
How do you pronounce debauchee?
Say dih-baw-CHEE. The American pronunciation is /dɪbɔˈtʃi/. In British English it is /dɪbɔːˈtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debauchee?
Debauchee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: dih · baw · CHEE.
Do Americans and Brits say debauchee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪbɔˈtʃi/ and the British form is /dɪbɔːˈtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.