How to pronounce debts
Say it like DETS. Debts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of debts
American and British speakers say debts in essentially the same way: /dɛts/ in the US and /dɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DETS.
What does debts mean?
- plural of debt How to pronounce debt
Words that rhyme with debts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debts.
Questions about saying debts
How do you pronounce debts?
Say DETS. The American pronunciation is /dɛts/. In British English it is /dɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debts?
Debts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DETS.
Do Americans and Brits say debts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛts/ and the British form is /dɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.