How to pronounce debus
Say it like DEB-is. Debus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛbɪs/DEB-is
UK British/ˈdɛbɪs/DEB-is
- DEB
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of debus
American and British speakers say debus in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛbɪs/ in the US and /ˈdɛbɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-is.
What does debus mean?
verb
- To alight or get off a bus.
Where does debus come from?
After debark (“to disembark”).
Questions about saying debus
How do you pronounce debus?
Say DEB-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debus?
Debus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · is.
Do Americans and Brits say debus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛbɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.