How to pronounce desiccates
Say it like DES-uh-kayts. Desiccates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiccates 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of desiccates
American and British speakers say desiccates in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/ in the US and /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-uh-kayts.
What does desiccates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of desiccate How to pronounce desiccate
Questions about saying desiccates
How do you pronounce desiccates?
Say DES-uh-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiccates?
Desiccates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say desiccates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsəkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.