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Debut

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.

The young actor made his debut in the Broadway musical.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdɛbjuː/

Syllables

de·but

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French loanword ending in UT, uncommon pattern.

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Worth 8 points with B, UT ending can extend words.

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