How to pronounce debits
Say it like DEB-its. Debits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
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- DEB
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debits 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.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debits
American and British speakers say debits in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛbɪts/ in the US and /ˈdɛbɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-its.
What does debits mean?
- plural of debit How to pronounce debit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of debit How to pronounce debit
Questions about saying debits
How do you pronounce debits?
Say DEB-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbɪts/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debits?
Debits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · its.
Do Americans and Brits say debits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛbɪts/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.