How to Pronounce Debriefing

To pronounce "debriefing", say DEBR-ief-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /diːˈbɹiːfɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/diːˈbɹiːfɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debriefing”

"debriefing" has 3 syllables: debr-ief-ing. It rhymes with briefing and leafing, if that helps it stick.

What does debriefing mean?

verb

  1. To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain intelligence.
  2. To question someone, or a group of people, after the implementation of a project in order to learn from mistakes etc.

noun

  1. The act of debriefing, or the state of being debriefed.
  2. The report of a mission or project, or the information so obtained.

Words that rhyme with debriefing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

briefingleafingreefingbeefing

Related words

reportinterviewinformfeedbackminutesupdateinterrogationbriefing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debriefing"?▾

"Debriefing" has 3 syllables: debr · ief · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "debriefing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debriefing" is /diːˈbɹiːfɪŋ/.

What does "debriefing" mean?▾

Debriefing: To question someone after a military mission in order to obtain intelligence.

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