How to pronounce debtee
Say it like deh-TEE. Debtee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
- deh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debtee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of debtee
American and British speakers say debtee in essentially the same way: /dɛˈti/ in the US and /dɛˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-TEE.
What does debtee mean?
- One who is owed a debt; a creditor.
Where does debtee come from?
From debt + -ee.
Words that rhyme with debtee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debtee.
Questions about saying debtee
How do you pronounce debtee?
Say deh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈti/. In British English it is /dɛˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debtee?
Debtee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: deh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say debtee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈti/ and the British form is /dɛˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.