How to pronounce debenture
Say it like duh-BEN-cher. Debenture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN).
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- duh
- BEN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debenture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of debenture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-BEN-tyoor.
What does debenture mean?
- A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.
- A type of debt instrument secured only by the general credit or promise to pay of the issuer, not involving any physical assets or collateral, now commonly issued by large, well established corporations with adequate credit ratings.
- A document granting lenders a charge over a borrower’s physical assets, giving them a means to collect a debt, as part of a secured loan.
Where does debenture come from?
From earlier debentur, from Latin debentur (“they are owing”), supposedly the first word of such a document in early times.
Words that rhyme with debenture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debenture.
Questions about saying debenture
How do you pronounce debenture?
Say duh-BEN-cher. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbɛntʃɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debenture?
Debenture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN). Broken into parts: duh · BEN · cher.
Is debenture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ (dih-BEN-tyoor).