How to pronounce debunking
Say it like dih-BUHNG-king. Debunking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHNG).
- dih
- BUHNG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debunking 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.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debunking
American and British speakers say debunking in essentially the same way: /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /diːˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-BUHNG-king.
What does debunking mean?
- present participle and gerund of debunk How to pronounce debunk
- The act of showing something to be false (or bunkum)
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Questions about saying debunking
How do you pronounce debunking?
Say dih-BUHNG-king. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /diːˈbʌŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debunking?
Debunking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: dih · BUHNG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say debunking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /diːˈbʌŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.