How to pronounce desi
Say it like DEZ-ee. Desi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desi 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of desi
American and British speakers say desi in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛzi/ in the US and /ˈdɛzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEZ-ee.
What does desi mean?
- Alternative form of Desi.
- Alternative form of Desi.
- A particular variety of cultivated chickpea.
Questions about saying desi
How do you pronounce desi?
Say DEZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzi/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desi?
Desi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say desi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛzi/ and the British form is /ˈdɛzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.