How to pronounce debuccalize
Say it like dee-BUHK-uh-lyze. Debuccalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHK).
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- dee
- BUHK
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debuccalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of debuccalize
American and British speakers say debuccalize in essentially the same way: /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/ in the US and /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BUHK-uh-lyze.
What does debuccalize mean?
- To undergo debuccalization.
Where does debuccalize come from?
From de- + buccalize.
Questions about saying debuccalize
How do you pronounce debuccalize?
Say dee-BUHK-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debuccalize?
Debuccalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHK). Broken into parts: dee · BUHK · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say debuccalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/ and the British form is /diˈbʌkəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.