How to pronounce debby
Say it like DEB-ee. Debby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce debby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debby
American and British speakers say debby in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛbi/ in the US and /ˈdɛbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-ee.
What does debby mean?
- Like a debutante.
Where does debby come from?
From deb + -y.
Questions about saying debby
How do you pronounce debby?
Say DEB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbi/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debby?
Debby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say debby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛbi/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.