How to pronounce debrief
Say it like dih-BREEF. Debrief has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEF).
- dih
- BREEF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debrief 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.
- BREEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debrief
American and British speakers say debrief in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbrif/ in the US and /diːˈbriːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BREEF.
What does debrief mean?
- To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain information (especially intelligence).
- To question someone, or a group of people, after the implementation of a project, in order to learn from mistakes, etc.
- To inform subjects of an experiment about what has happened in a complete and accurate manner.
- Synonym of debriefing“We had a debrief yesterday.”
Where does debrief come from?
From de- + brief.
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Words that rhyme with debrief
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Questions about saying debrief
How do you pronounce debrief?
Say dih-BREEF. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbrif/. In British English it is /diːˈbriːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debrief?
Debrief has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEF). Broken into parts: dih · BREEF.
Do Americans and Brits say debrief the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbrif/ and the British form is /diːˈbriːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.