How to pronounce debriefing
Say it like dih-BREE-fing. Debriefing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- dih
- BREE
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debriefing 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.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debriefing
American and British speakers say debriefing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈbriːfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BREE-fing.
What does debriefing mean?
- The act of debriefing, or the state of being debriefed.
- The report of a mission or project, or the information so obtained.
- present participle and gerund of debrief How to pronounce debrief
Words that rhyme with debriefing
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Questions about saying debriefing
How do you pronounce debriefing?
Say dih-BREE-fing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈbriːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debriefing?
Debriefing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: dih · BREE · fing.
Do Americans and Brits say debriefing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbrifɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈbriːfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.