How to pronounce debutante
Say it like deb-yuh-TAHNT. Debutante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHNT).
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- deb
- yuh
- TAHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debutante pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- debGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of debutante
American and British speakers say debutante in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛbjəˈtɑnt/ in the US and /ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: deb-yoo-TAHNT.
What does debutante mean?
- A young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society.
- A female debutant, especially in sport and entertainment.
Where does debutante come from?
From French débutante.
Words that rhyme with debutante
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Questions about saying debutante
How do you pronounce debutante?
Say deb-yuh-TAHNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛbjəˈtɑnt/. In British English it is /ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debutante?
Debutante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHNT). Broken into parts: deb · yuh · TAHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say debutante the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛbjəˈtɑnt/ and the British form is /ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.