How to pronounce debouch
Say it like dih-BOOSH. Debouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOSH).
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- dih
- BOOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debouch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of debouch
American and British speakers say debouch in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbuʃ/ in the US and /dɪˈbuːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BOOSH.
What does debouch mean?
- A narrow outlet from which a body of water pours.
- A fortress at the end of a defile.
- To pour forth from a narrow opening; to emerge from a narrow place like a defile into open country or a wider space.
Where does debouch come from?
From French déboucher (de + bouche (“mouth”)), modeled on Italian sboccare.
Words that rhyme with debouch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debouch.
Questions about saying debouch
How do you pronounce debouch?
Say dih-BOOSH. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbuʃ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbuːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debouch?
Debouch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOSH). Broken into parts: dih · BOOSH.
Do Americans and Brits say debouch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbuʃ/ and the British form is /dɪˈbuːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.