How to Pronounce "debutantes"
word
ˈdɛbjəˈtɑnts
DEB-yuh-TAHnts
ˌdeɪbjuˈtɒnts
day-BYU-TONTS
Definition
Debutantes are young women, typically from upper-class families, who are formally introduced to society at a special event or social gathering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛbjəˈtɑnts
British English
ˌdeɪbjuˈtɒnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEB-yuh-TAHnts
UK
day-BYU-TONTS
Listen in Context
Many debutantes wore white dresses at the ball.
The debutantes lined up for their formal introduction.
Each year, new debutantes attend the traditional ceremony.
Back then, being one of the debutantes was a big deal for families.