Debate has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Can a non-native English speaker ever win a debate against a native speaker at the highest levels of debate? | |
| 2. | The war on Iraq is a volatile subject of political debate; any wrong word and a heated argument could spark. | |
| 3. | Your decision is open to some debate. | |
| 4. | Teachers stimulate the students' interest, have them think, ask questions, and debate among themselves. | |
| 5. | I beat him completely in the debate. | |
| 6. | After much debate, we decided to spend our holidays in Spain. | |
| 7. | The debate over which consultant to use went on for hours. | |
| 8. | Debate is an academic game between the affirmative and the negative. | |
| 9. | It will only mean an endless debate. | |
| 10. | The debate continues into the 1980s and 1990s. |