How to pronounce debug
Say it like dee-BUHG. Debug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHG).
- dee
- BUHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debug 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.
- BUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of debug
American and British speakers say debug in essentially the same way: /diˈbʌɡ/ in the US and /diːˈbʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BUHG.
What does debug mean?
- To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.
- To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).
- To remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice.
- The action, or a session, of reviewing source code to find and eliminate errors.
Where does debug come from?
From de- + bug.
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Words that rhyme with debug
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Questions about saying debug
How do you pronounce debug?
Say dee-BUHG. The American pronunciation is /diˈbʌɡ/. In British English it is /diːˈbʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debug?
Debug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHG). Broken into parts: dee · BUHG.
Do Americans and Brits say debug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈbʌɡ/ and the British form is /diːˈbʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.