English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Debtor Pronunciation
Debtor is pronounced DE-ter, IPA /ˈdɛtɝ/.
DE-ter
US /ˈdɛtɝ/ · UK /ˈdɛtə/
Syllables: DE · ter (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A person or organisation that owes money to someone else.
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Debtor in a Sentence
- The debtor agreed to pay in monthly instalments.
- A list of debtors was pinned up in the office.
- She has been a debtor to the bank since the shop closed.
Common Mispronunciations of Debtor
Not DEB-tor
The b is as silent here as it is in debt. The word runs straight from the e to the t.
Not di-TOR
The opening syllable is the strong one and the ending is a weak ter.
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