How to pronounce debride
Say it like dih-BREED. Debride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREED).
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- dih
- BREED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debride 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.
- BREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debride
American and British speakers say debride in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbrid/ in the US and /dɪˈbriːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BREED.
What does debride mean?
- To remove necrotic tissue or foreign matter from (a wound or the like).
Where does debride come from?
Borrowed from French débrider (“to unbridle, unharness”).
Words that rhyme with debride
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debride.
Questions about saying debride
How do you pronounce debride?
Say dih-BREED. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbrid/. In British English it is /dɪˈbriːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debride?
Debride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREED). Broken into parts: dih · BREED.
Do Americans and Brits say debride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbrid/ and the British form is /dɪˈbriːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.