How to pronounce debris
American English pronunciation
duh-BREE
- IPA
- /dəˈbɹi/
- Syllables
- duh · BREE (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- DAY-bree
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What debris means
Scattered broken pieces left behind
In a sentence: After the storm, debris covered the yard.
Where it comes from: From a French word that meant "broken" or "crumbled."
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