To pronounce "deborah", say DEB-or-ah — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
deborah
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DEB-or-ah
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"deborah" has 3 syllables: deb-or-ah. It rhymes with debra and debora, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: debra, debora — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Deborah" has 3 syllables: deb · or · ah.
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