How to Pronounce Debacles

To pronounce "debacles", say DEB-acl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DEB-acl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “debacles”

"debacles" has 3 syllables: deb-acl-es. It rhymes with cockles and cochles, if that helps it stick.

What does debacles mean?

noun

  1. An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences.
  2. A breaking up of a natural dam, usually made of ice, by a river and the ensuing rush of water.

Synonyms

fiasco

Words that rhyme with debacles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cocklescochles

Related words

fiascowallopingdrubbingthrashingwhippingslaughtertrouncingcatastrophes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debacles"?▾

"Debacles" has 3 syllables: deb · acl · es.

What does "debacles" mean?▾

Debacles: An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences.

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