To pronounce "debase", say DEB-as-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈbeɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈbeɪs/
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"debase" has 3 syllables: deb-as-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Debase" has 3 syllables: deb · as · e.
The IPA transcription of "debase" is /dɪˈbeɪs/.
Debase: To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
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