How to pronounce desertion
Say it like dih-ZUR-shun. Desertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- dih
- ZUR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desertion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desertion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZUR-shun.
What does desertion mean?
- The act of deserting.
Where does desertion come from?
Borrowed from Middle French désertion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with desertion
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Questions about saying desertion
How do you pronounce desertion?
Say dih-ZUR-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desertion?
Desertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: dih · ZUR · shun.
Is desertion 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 /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ (dih-ZUR-shun).