How to pronounce debtors
Say it like DET-erz. Debtors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debtors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of debtors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DET-uz.
What does debtors mean?
- plural of debtor How to pronounce debtor
Words that rhyme with debtors
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Questions about saying debtors
How do you pronounce debtors?
Say DET-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debtors?
Debtors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · erz.
Is debtors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛtəz/ (DET-uz).