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How do you spell Debacle?

Correct spelling

debacle

Remember: DE-BAC-LE - barriers unleashed, not 'baukle' or 'backle'

Why is debacle spelled this way?

From French debacle, an unleashing. DE (un) + BACLER (to bar). A debacle is barriers unleashed — collapse when what held things together suddenly fails.

Common misspellings of debacle

debaukledebacaldebackledebakle

Example

The software launch became a complete debacle when the servers crashed during the presentation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell debacle?+
The correct spelling is "debacle". Remember: DE-BAC-LE - barriers unleashed, not 'baukle' or 'backle'
Is it debaukle or debacle?+
The correct spelling is "debacle", not "debaukle".

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