The spelling of the word "debruce" may cause confusion due to the presence of the letter "b" in its middle. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify its pronunciation: /dəbruːs/. The word is made up of two syllables, with the stress on the first "u" sound. Its spelling may be seen as a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "to undo," and the verb "Bruce," which may refer to a person's name or the act of bruising.