How to pronounce "debas" in English
dɪˈbæs
dih·BAS
Primary stress: BAS
Hear native speakers say debas in context across real video clips
in Japanese. If I recall my Japanology, it was the late Earl Miner in his defining book Japanese court poetry who used the phrase which I will never forget, perturbations of syntax. That is the debas, the dedos, the buts, never forget, perturbations of syntax. That is the debas, the dedos, the buts,
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “debas”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
BAS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("BAS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "debas" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "debas is" sounds like "debas-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "debas" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“That is the debas, the dedos, the buts,”— StanfordWatch clip
“To Haile Debas at UCSF for inviting me to UCSF, to try and create my vision there.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “debas”
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That is the debas, the dedos, the buts,
Hear it in context: “debas”
2 clipsThe English word “debas” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈbæs (phonetic respelling: dih-BAS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · BAS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (BAS). Grammatically, “debas” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “debas” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @26:36
“in Japanese. If I recall my Japanology, it was the late Earl Miner in his defining book Japanese court poetry who used the phrase which I will never forget, perturbations of syntax. That is the debas, the dedos, the buts, never forget, perturbations of syntax. That is the debas, the dedos, the buts,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @38:17
“Greg and others for making me a better person. To Haile Debas at UCSF for inviting me to UCSF, to try and create my vision there. to try and create my vision there.”
Definition & Meaning: “debas”
- Debas is a surname or a variant spelling of a word related to lowering in quality or value.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The family name Debas has historical roots in southwestern Europe.”
- “in his defining book Japanese court poetry who used the phrase which I will never forget, perturbations of syntax. That is the debas, the dedos, the buts,”
- “To Haile Debas at UCSF for inviting me to UCSF, to try and create my vision there.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “debas”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-BAS
- Syllables:
- dih · BAS
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · bas
- Primary stress:
- BAS
- IPA:
- dɪˈbæs
- Hear it in context
- debas
Words that Rhyme with “debas”
-æsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"debas" (⁄dɪˈbæs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "debas" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about debas
How do you pronounce “debas”?
“debas” is pronounced ⁄dɪˈbæs⁄ (dih-BAS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “debas”?
“debas” has 2 syllables: dih · BAS.
Where is the stress in “debas”?
The primary stress in “debas” is on “BAS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “debas” mean?
Debas is a surname or a variant spelling of a word related to lowering in quality or value.
How can I hear “debas” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “debas” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “debas”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).