How to Pronounce "debauch"
word
di-BAWCH
dib-AWCH
Definition
To lead someone into immoral or excessive behavior, especially involving too much pleasure or lack of self-control. It can also mean to corrupt someone’s character or values.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ
British English
dɪbˈɔːtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-BAWCH
UK
dib-AWCH
Listen in Context
He tried to debauch the young students with bad habits.
The movie showed how money can debauch a person’s morals.
The group tried to debauch the peaceful village life.
He feared too much freedom would debauch the youth.