How to Pronounce Debtor

To pronounce "debtor", say DEBT-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdet.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdet.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debtor”

"debtor" has 2 syllables: debt-or. It rhymes with better and setter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: detter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does debtor mean?

noun

  1. A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt
  2. One who owes another anything, or is under obligation, arising from express agreement, implication of law, or principles of natural justice, to pay money or to fulfill some other obligation; in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the person who is the subject of the proceeding.

Antonyms

creditor

Words that rhyme with debtor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bettersetterletterbettortrendsettersweatergetteretterretternewsletterpacesetter

Related words

creditorborrowingdebtlendingborrowerreceivablepayerinsolvency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debtor"?▾

"Debtor" has 2 syllables: debt · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "debtor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debtor" is /ˈdet.ə/.

What does "debtor" mean?▾

Debtor: A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt

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