How to Pronounce Debenture

To pronounce "debenture", say DEB-ent-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

debenture

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying debenture, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈbɛntjʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debenture”

"debenture" has 4 syllables: deb-ent-ur-e. It rhymes with venture and adventure, if that helps it stick.

What does debenture mean?

noun

  1. A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.
  2. A certificate of a loan made to the government; a government bond.

Words that rhyme with debenture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ventureadventuremisadventuretrencherindenturetensuredenturequencherdrencherclencherbencherbonaventure

Related words

creditorclaimsubordinatedbonddebentureholderindebtmentindebtedness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debenture"?▾

"Debenture" has 4 syllables: deb · ent · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "debenture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debenture" is /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/.

What does "debenture" mean?▾

Debenture: A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “debenture” in the full dictionary →