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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

debra

/ˈdɛbɹə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables
de-bra
IPA
/ˈdɛbɹə/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Hebrew popular in the 1950s and the 1960s.

Example Sentences

Etymology

A spelling variant of Deborah first used in the 20th century.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdɛbɹə/

Rhymes With

debora zebra

Questions

How do you pronounce debra?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛbɹə/.
What does debra mean?
A female given name from Hebrew popular in the 1950s and the 1960s.
Where does debra come from?
A spelling variant of Deborah first used in the 20th century.

How to pronounce debra

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “debra”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɛbɹə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “debra” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.