How to pronounce desecrate
Say it like dez-uh-KRAYT. Desecrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAYT).
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- dez
- uh
- KRAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desecrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of desecrate
American and British speakers say desecrate in essentially the same way: /dɛzəˈkreɪt/ in the US and /dɛzəˈkreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dez-uh-KRAYT.
What does desecrate mean?
- To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
- To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
- To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner.
- Desecrated.
Where does desecrate come from?
From de- + stem of consecrate.
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Words that rhyme with desecrate
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Questions about saying desecrate
How do you pronounce desecrate?
Say dez-uh-KRAYT. The American pronunciation is /dɛzəˈkreɪt/. In British English it is /dɛzəˈkreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desecrate?
Desecrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAYT). Broken into parts: dez · uh · KRAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say desecrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛzəˈkreɪt/ and the British form is /dɛzəˈkreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.