How to pronounce debunk
Say it like dih-BUHNGK. Debunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHNGK).
- dih
- BUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of debunk
American and British speakers say debunk in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbʌŋk/ in the US and /diːˈbʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BUHNGK.
What does debunk mean?
- To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something; to refute.“The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999.”
- A debunking; the act by which something is debunked.
Where does debunk come from?
From de- (“away”) + bunk (“nonsense”) (from bunkum, from Buncombe County) 1923.
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Words that rhyme with debunk
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Questions about saying debunk
How do you pronounce debunk?
Say dih-BUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbʌŋk/. In British English it is /diːˈbʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debunk?
Debunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHNGK). Broken into parts: dih · BUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say debunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbʌŋk/ and the British form is /diːˈbʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.