How to Pronounce "deadbeats"
word
ˈdɛdˌbits
DED-beets
dˈɛdbiːts
DED-beets
Definition
People who avoid paying the money they owe, or who are lazy and do not fulfill their responsibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛdˌbits
British English
dˈɛdbiːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-beets
UK
DED-beets
Listen in Context
Some people think all artists are deadbeats, but that's not true.
The landlord wants to evict the deadbeats who haven't paid rent.
My uncle thinks young people today are all deadbeats.
The club is tired of chasing deadbeats who never pay their membership fees.