How to pronounce deserted
Say it like dih-ZUR-tid. Deserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- dih
- ZUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deserted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deserted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-ZUR-tid.
What does deserted mean?
- forsaken by owner or inhabitants“weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse”
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Words that rhyme with deserted
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Questions about saying deserted
How do you pronounce deserted?
Say dih-ZUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deserted?
Deserted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: dih · ZUR · tid.
Is deserted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈzɜːtɪd/ (dih-ZUR-tid).