How to pronounce desertful
Say it like DEZ-ert-ful. Desertful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- ert
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desertful 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.
- ertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of desertful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEZ-ut-ful.
What does desertful mean?
- Enough to fill a desert.
Where does desertful come from?
From desert + -ful.
Questions about saying desertful
How do you pronounce desertful?
Say DEZ-ert-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzərtfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzətfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desertful?
Desertful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · ert · ful.
Is desertful 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 /ˈdɛzətfʊl/ (DEZ-ut-ful).