How to pronounce debriefed
Say it like dih-BREEFT. Debriefed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEFT).
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- dih
- BREEFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debriefed 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.
- BREEFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debriefed
American and British speakers say debriefed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbrift/ in the US and /dɪˈbriːft/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BREEFT.
What does debriefed mean?
- simple past and past participle of debrief How to pronounce debrief
Words that rhyme with debriefed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debriefed.
Questions about saying debriefed
How do you pronounce debriefed?
Say dih-BREEFT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbrift/. In British English it is /dɪˈbriːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debriefed?
Debriefed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEFT). Broken into parts: dih · BREEFT.
Do Americans and Brits say debriefed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbrift/ and the British form is /dɪˈbriːft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.