To pronounce "debris", say DEBR-is — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEBR-is
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"debris" has 2 syllables: debr-is. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dubree — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Debris" has 2 syllables: debr · is.
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