How to pronounce debes
Say it like DEEBZ. Debes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEEBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debes
American and British speakers say debes in essentially the same way: /dibz/ in the US and /diːbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEBZ.
What does debes mean?
- plural of debe
Questions about saying debes
How do you pronounce debes?
Say DEEBZ. The American pronunciation is /dibz/. In British English it is /diːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debes?
Debes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say debes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dibz/ and the British form is /diːbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.