How to pronounce desecration
Say it like des-ih-KRAY-shun. Desecration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- des
- ih
- KRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desecration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desecration
American and British speakers say desecration in essentially the same way: /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: des-ih-KRAY-shun.
What does desecration mean?
- An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
Where does desecration come from?
From desecrate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with desecration
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Questions about saying desecration
How do you pronounce desecration?
Say des-ih-KRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desecration?
Desecration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: des · ih · KRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say desecration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.