debate

How many syllables in debate?

There are 2 syllables in the word debate.

Divide debate into syllables:

de · bate

How to pronounce debate:

Synonyms for debate:

account

advisement

altercation

analysis

argument

argumentation

consideration

contemplation

contention

controversy

conversation

deliberation

dialogue

discussion

disputation

dispute

logomachy

polemic

public debate

reflection

study

talk

thought

word

Antonyms for debate:

acceptance

accord

accordance

acquiescence

affirmation

agreement

amity

approval

arrangement

assent

assenting

authorisation

authorization

belief

calm

calmness

compliance

complying

compromise

concord

concordance

concordat

concurrence

confirmation

conformity

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