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debris
Definition:
(nou) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdeɪbriː
Examples:
The left over debris is called meteoric dust or just meteor dust.
The compartments collect the debris.
The red and yellow are the debris.
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Common mistakes of debris pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "de-BRIS" /dɪˈbriː/ instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "de" in "debris" is the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "debris" with a long "e" sound, like "day-bree" /deɪˈbriː/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use a short "e" sound as in "bed" for the first syllable: "de" is pronounced /də/.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly say "de-bree-iss" /dɪˈbriː.ɪs/, adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: "Debris" has only two syllables, pronounced /dəˈbriː/ in both US and UK English.
- Confusing with "debris" in other contexts: Learners sometimes confuse "debris" with similar-sounding words like "decree" /dɪˈkriː/. Tip: Focus on the ending sound; "debris" ends with "bree," while "decree" ends with "kree."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some pronounce "debris" with a strong "r," like "de-bree-ree" /dɪˈbriː.riː/. This is incorrect. Tip: The "r" should be soft and not emphasized; it should flow smoothly into the next syllable.