How to Pronounce debt
dɛt
DET → /dɛt/
Correct DET → /dɛt/
Common Mistakes
DEBT (pronouncing the b)
debt dɛt
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'debitum'. The 'b' is silent. Technical debt in software.
Tips for Non-Native Speakers
For Chinese Speakers 中文
b 不发音！读 DET，和 technical debt（技术债务）一样
For Japanese Speakers 日本語
bは無声！DETと読む。technical debtで頻出
For Korean Speakers 한국어
b는 묵음! DET로 읽기. technical debt에서 자주 사용
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