How to Pronounce "debutante"
word
/ˈdɛbjəˈtɑnt/
DEB-yuh-TAHNT
/ˌdeɪbjuːˈtɑːnt/
day-BYOO-TAHNT
Definition
A debutante is a young woman, usually from a wealthy or high-status family, who is introduced to society at a formal event for the first time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛbjəˈtɑnt/
British English
/ˌdeɪbjuːˈtɑːnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEB-yuh-TAHNT
UK
day-BYOO-TAHNT
Listen in Context
The debutante wore a beautiful white dress at the ball.
Every year, new debutantes are introduced to society.
Her grandmother was a famous debutante in the 1950s.
At sixteen, she felt nervous about being a debutante.