How to pronounce deben
Say it like DEB-en. Deben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
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- DEB
- en
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deben 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.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of deben
American and British speakers say deben in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛbɛn/ in the US and /ˈdɛbɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-en.
What does deben mean?
- A measure of weight used during the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to about 13.6 grams.
- A measure of weight used during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to 10 kite (about 91 grams).
Where does deben come from?
Borrowed from Egyptian dbn.
Questions about saying deben
How do you pronounce deben?
Say DEB-en. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbɛn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deben?
Deben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · en.
Do Americans and Brits say deben the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛbɛn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.