How to pronounce debriefs
Say it like dih-BREEFS. Debriefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEFS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈbrifs/dih-BREEFS
UK British/dɪˈbriːfs/dih-BREEFS
- dih
- BREEFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debriefs 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.
- BREEFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debriefs
American and British speakers say debriefs in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbrifs/ in the US and /dɪˈbriːfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-BREEFS.
What does debriefs mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of debrief How to pronounce debrief
- plural of debrief How to pronounce debrief
Questions about saying debriefs
How do you pronounce debriefs?
Say dih-BREEFS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbrifs/. In British English it is /dɪˈbriːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debriefs?
Debriefs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREEFS). Broken into parts: dih · BREEFS.
Do Americans and Brits say debriefs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbrifs/ and the British form is /dɪˈbriːfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.