How to Pronounce debris
Language: English (from French) IPA: /dəˈbriː/
Pronunciation explanation
duh-BREE. The "s" at the end is completely silent — it's a French loanword and French final consonants are typically silent. One of many English words with a silent final "s".
Practice tip
duh-BREE. Like "debris" without the final S sound. Rhymes with "free".
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