brand
Just imagine accelerating your American English proficiency with our game-changing online platform. Empower yourself with expert guidance and overcome pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary hurdles with ease. Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to confident communication today!
498

Pronounced by Joey


Syllables

The word 'debate' has 2 syllables.
-ˈbeɪt


Do you think your friends or family would like to know how to pronounce the word 'debate' in American English? Share it!


Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Debate'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Debate' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /e/
TongueThe tongue is high at the front of the mouth. It is not at the top of the mouth.
LipsThe lips are smiling.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'debate'

After debating for hours, they finally reached a consensus: pizza is always a good idea.

Try this Exciting 'debate' Tongue Twister Challenge

Debating ducks had a debate About the best way to sedate Their friend, who was full of rage And acting like a wild sage They decided on some cake To calm him down and make Him feel better, so they gave Him a big slice to save But the ducks soon found out That he was allergic, no doubt To the sugary treat they had And so they made him mad He quacked and flapped his wings And started doing crazy things Until finally they had to leave And let him be, and so they did grieve.

Learn American English With Today's Idiom


Straight from the horse's mouth


Learn American English With Today's Quote

Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

Helen Fisher

roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




What is your number one question about American English pronunciation?


This page is also available in other languages:

10 American English Words Similar to 'debate'

debased
debasement
debasing
debatable
debated
debater
debaters
debates
debating
debator

Continue Learning American English with our Collection of Phonetic Crosswords Books