How to pronounce deserters
Say it like DEZ-er-terz. Deserters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- er
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deserters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deserters
- 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: DEZ-uh-tuz.
What does deserters mean?
- plural of deserter How to pronounce deserter
Questions about saying deserters
How do you pronounce deserters?
Say DEZ-er-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzɚtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deserters?
Deserters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · er · terz.
Is deserters 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 /ˈdɛzətəz/ (DEZ-uh-tuz).