How to pronounce debilitating
Say it like duh-BIL-uh-tay-ting. Debilitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- duh
- BIL
- uh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debilitating 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.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debilitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-BIL-ih-tay-tingg.
What does debilitating mean?
- Causing a loss of energy or strength.
- present participle and gerund of debilitate How to pronounce debilitate
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Questions about saying debilitating
How do you pronounce debilitating?
Say duh-BIL-uh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbɪləˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debilitating?
Debilitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: duh · BIL · uh · tay · ting.
Is debilitating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋɡ/ (dih-BIL-ih-tay-tingg).