How to pronounce debentures
Say it like duh-BEN-cherz. Debentures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN).
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- duh
- BEN
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debentures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of debentures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: duh-BEN-chuz.
What does debentures mean?
- plural of debenture How to pronounce debenture
Questions about saying debentures
How do you pronounce debentures?
Say duh-BEN-cherz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbɛntʃɚz/. In British English it is /dəˈbɛntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debentures?
Debentures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEN). Broken into parts: duh · BEN · cherz.
Is debentures 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 /dəˈbɛntʃəz/ (duh-BEN-chuz).