How is Peter Debye's name pronounced?

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In summary, the correct pronunciation of Peter Debye's name is "PAY-ter DEE-bee." It may be challenging for some people to pronounce correctly, as it is a combination of Dutch and German sounds. His name is of Dutch origin and may vary slightly in other languages. Pronouncing his name correctly is important as a sign of respect for his contributions to science and his legacy.
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I keep hearing people saying DEB-EYE.

If it is a Dutch name, surely it is pronounced DAB-HEY-YEAH (not quite like that, but I'm trying to find something close to unambiguous syllables).

Who's Dutch here that can cover this for me, please?
 
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The Wikipedia article about him renders it in the International Phonetic Alphabet: [dəˈbɛiə]

Click it for a pronunciation key.
 

Related to How is Peter Debye's name pronounced?

1. How do you pronounce Peter Debye?

Peter Debye is pronounced as "PAY-ter DEE-bye".

2. What is the correct pronunciation for Peter Debye?

The correct pronunciation for Peter Debye is "PAY-ter DEE-bye".

3. Can you provide the phonetic spelling for Peter Debye?

The phonetic spelling for Peter Debye is /ˈpeɪtər ˈdiːbaɪ/.

4. Is there a specific emphasis on the syllables in Peter Debye's name?

The emphasis in Peter Debye's name is on the first syllable, "PAY-ter".

5. How is the name Peter Debye pronounced in Dutch?

In Dutch, Peter Debye is pronounced as "PAY-ter DAY-buh".

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