How to pronounce debutant
Say it like DEB-yoo-tunt. Debutant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB).
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- DEB
- yoo
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debutant 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of debutant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEB-yoo-tunt.
What does debutant mean?
- A person (especially a male) who débuts, or appears for the first time.
Where does debutant come from?
From French débutant, equivalent to debut + -ant.
Questions about saying debutant
How do you pronounce debutant?
Say DEB-yoo-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛbjutənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debutant?
Debutant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEB). Broken into parts: DEB · yoo · tunt.
Is debutant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛbjuːtənt/ (DEB-yoo-tunt).