How to Pronounce "debtor"
word
ˈdɛtɝ
DET-er
dˈɛtɐ
DET-uh
Definition
A debtor is a person or organization that owes money to another person, business, or institution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛtɝ
British English
dˈɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DET-er
UK
DET-uh
Listen in Context
The debtor paid back the money last week.
If a debtor does not pay, the creditor can take legal action.
A company can be a debtor if it borrows money.
After losing his job, he became a debtor to several banks.