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debit
Definition:
(nou) an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdebɪt
Examples:
The debit column is then totalled and then the credit column is totalled.
The Dankort is a Danish debit card and is the national credit card of Denmark.
The total of the debit column must equal the total of the credit column.
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Common mistakes of debit pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable as in "de-BIT" instead of the correct first syllable "DE-bit" (ˈdɛbɪt). Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "debit" with an incorrect long vowel sound, saying "day-bit" instead of the correct short vowel "de" (ˈdɛ) in "debit." Tip: Practice the short "e" sound to ensure clarity.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "t" as a soft "d," making it sound like "debi." The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "t" sound (ˈdɛbɪt). Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end to avoid this error.
- Over-emphasizing the "b": Some speakers place too much emphasis on the "b," making it sound overly pronounced, like "deb-bit." The correct pronunciation maintains a smooth transition (ˈdɛbɪt). Tip: Keep the "b" soft and fluid within the word.
- Ignoring the syllable count: Learners may mistakenly treat "debit" as a two-syllable word, "de-bit," instead of the correct two-syllable pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "debit" has two syllables, but the first syllable is stressed.