How to pronounce desiccant
Say it like DES-ih-kunt. Desiccant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- ih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiccant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desiccant
American and British speakers say desiccant in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsɪkənt/ in the US and /ˈdɛsɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-ih-kunt.
What does desiccant mean?
- A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.
- Causing dryness.
Where does desiccant come from?
Derived from Latin dēsiccans, active present participle of dēsiccō, from dē- (“of; from, away from”) + siccō (“dry up”).
Questions about saying desiccant
How do you pronounce desiccant?
Say DES-ih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiccant?
Desiccant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · ih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say desiccant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.