How to pronounce desertions
Say it like dih-ZUR-shunz. Desertions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- dih
- ZUR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desertions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desertions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZUR-shunz.
What does desertions mean?
- plural of desertion How to pronounce desertion
Questions about saying desertions
How do you pronounce desertions?
Say dih-ZUR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desertions?
Desertions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: dih · ZUR · shunz.
Is desertions 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 /dɪˈzɜːʃənz/ (dih-ZUR-shunz).