How to Pronounce Debated

To pronounce "debated", say DEB-at-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈbeɪtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈbeɪtəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debated”

"debated" has 3 syllables: deb-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does debated mean?

verb

  1. To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

    “"Debate me, coward!" snarled the completely normal intellectual.”

  2. To fight.

adjective

  1. Disputed, under discussion, not settled.

Words that rhyme with debated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

disputedstudieddiscussionhandledconsideredreviewspokensegment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debated"?▾

"Debated" has 3 syllables: deb · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "debated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debated" is /dɪˈbeɪtəd/.

What does "debated" mean?▾

Debated: To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

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