How to pronounce debs
Say it like DEBZ. Debs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of debs
American and British speakers say debs in essentially the same way: /dɛbz/ in the US and /dɛbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEBZ.
What does debs mean?
Where does debs come from?
Clipping of debutante or debut + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
Questions about saying debs
How do you pronounce debs?
Say DEBZ. The American pronunciation is /dɛbz/. In British English it is /dɛbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debs?
Debs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say debs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛbz/ and the British form is /dɛbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.