How to pronounce debridement
Say it like day-breed-MAH. Debridement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
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- day
- breed
- MAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debridement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- breedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of debridement
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: dih-BREED-munt.
What does debridement mean?
- The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
- The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.
Where does debridement come from?
Borrowed from French débridement.
Words that rhyme with debridement
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Questions about saying debridement
How do you pronounce debridement?
Say day-breed-MAH. The American pronunciation is /deɪbridˈmɑ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbriːdmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debridement?
Debridement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: day · breed · MAH.
Is debridement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪˈbriːdmənt/ (dih-BREED-munt).