How to pronounce desecrates
Say it like dez-uh-KRAYTS. Desecrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAYTS).
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- dez
- uh
- KRAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desecrates 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.
- KRAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of desecrates
American and British speakers say desecrates in essentially the same way: /dɛzəˈkreɪts/ in the US and /dɛzəˈkreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dez-uh-KRAYTS.
What does desecrates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of desecrate How to pronounce desecrate
Words that rhyme with desecrates
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Questions about saying desecrates
How do you pronounce desecrates?
Say dez-uh-KRAYTS. The American pronunciation is /dɛzəˈkreɪts/. In British English it is /dɛzəˈkreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desecrates?
Desecrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAYTS). Broken into parts: dez · uh · KRAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say desecrates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛzəˈkreɪts/ and the British form is /dɛzəˈkreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.