How to pronounce debuff
Say it like DEE-buf. Debuff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- buf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debuff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of debuff
American and British speakers say debuff in essentially the same way: /ˈdibʌf/ in the US and /ˈdiːbʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-buf.
What does debuff mean?
- An effect that makes a game character weaker; a negative status effect.
- To make a character or unit weaker.
Where does debuff come from?
From de- + buff (“to make a player or item stronger”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying debuff
How do you pronounce debuff?
Say DEE-buf. The American pronunciation is /ˈdibʌf/. In British English it is /ˈdiːbʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debuff?
Debuff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · buf.
Do Americans and Brits say debuff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdibʌf/ and the British form is /ˈdiːbʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.