debate
/dɪˈbeɪt/
Syllables de·bate
Stress de-BATE
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
bate
/beɪt/
long a_e
Meaning
a formal discussion or argument
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(define) + bate=/beɪt/(late)
Example
They will debate the issue tomorrow.