How to Pronounce Debilitating

To pronounce "debilitating", say DEB-il-it-at-ing — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debilitating”

"debilitating" has 5 syllables: deb-il-it-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does debilitating mean?

verb

  1. To make feeble; to weaken.

    “The American Dream suffered a debilitating effect after the subprime crisis.”

adjective

  1. Causing a loss of energy or strength.

Synonyms

enervateenfeebleweaken

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Words that rhyme with debilitating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingfluctuatingoscillating

Related words

debilitativeenervatingenfeeblingweakeningexhaustingkillingdrainingcrippling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debilitating"?▾

"Debilitating" has 5 syllables: deb · il · it · at · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "debilitating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debilitating" is /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "debilitating" mean?▾

Debilitating: To make feeble; to weaken.

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