How to Pronounce "debris"
word
/dəˈbɹi/
duh-BREE
/dˈɛbɹiː/
DE-bree
Definition
Broken pieces, fragments, or scattered remains of something that has been destroyed or damaged. Often used to refer to the remains after an accident, disaster, or destruction.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dəˈbɹi/
British English
/dˈɛbɹiː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-BREE
UK
DE-bree
Listen in Context
The road was covered with debris after the storm.
Workers are removing debris from the collapsed building.
Be careful—there is debris on the floor.
There was so much debris floating in the river after the flood.