How to pronounce debuts
Say it like DAY-byooz. Debuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- byooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debuts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- byoozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of debuts
American and British speakers say debuts in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪbjuz/ in the US and /ˈdɛbjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEB-yooz.
What does debuts mean?
- plural of debut How to pronounce debut
- third-person singular simple present indicative of debut How to pronounce debut
Questions about saying debuts
How do you pronounce debuts?
Say DAY-byooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪbjuz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛbjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debuts?
Debuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · byooz.
Do Americans and Brits say debuts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪbjuz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛbjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.