How to pronounce debauchery
Say it like dih-BAW-chuh-ree. Debauchery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW).
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- dih
- BAW
- chuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debauchery 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.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debauchery
American and British speakers say debauchery in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbɔtʃəri/ in the US and /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BAW-chuh-ree.
What does debauchery mean?
- An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.“life of debauchery”
Where does debauchery come from?
From debauch + -ery. First use appears c.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying debauchery
How do you pronounce debauchery?
Say dih-BAW-chuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbɔtʃəri/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debauchery?
Debauchery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW). Broken into parts: dih · BAW · chuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say debauchery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbɔtʃəri/ and the British form is /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.