How to pronounce debonair
American English pronunciation
deb-uh-NAIR
- IPA
- /ˌdɛbəˈnɛɹ/
- Syllables
- deb · uh · NAIR (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What debonair means
Stylish, charming, and confident
In a sentence: In his new suit, Uncle Sam looked very debonair.
Where it comes from: It comes from the old French phrase "de bon aire," meaning "of good stock."
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