How to Pronounce “debugger”

American (US)

/diˈbʌɡəɹ/

British (UK)

/diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/

noun — A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

Where the stress falls. “debugger” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "debugger" mean?

debugger (noun): A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

How do you pronounce "debugger" in American vs British English?

American English: /diˈbʌɡəɹ/. British English: /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "debugger"?

/diˈbʌɡəɹ/ in American English, /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "debugger"?

“debugger” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.