How to Pronounce Debugging

To pronounce "debugging", say DEB-ugg-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “debugging”

"debugging" has 3 syllables: deb-ugg-ing. It rhymes with lugging and slugging, if that helps it stick.

What does debugging mean?

verb

  1. To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.
  2. To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).

noun

  1. The process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system.

Synonyms

delousediagnosetroubleshoot

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Words that rhyme with debugging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

luggingslugginghuggingtuggingbuggingchuggingfiggingpluggingwiggingfriggingjiggingsnugging

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "debugging"?▾

"Debugging" has 3 syllables: deb · ugg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "debugging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "debugging" is /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/.

What does "debugging" mean?▾

Debugging: To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

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