How to pronounce desiderata
Say it like day-zih-duh-RAH-tuh. Desiderata has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH).
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US American/ˌdeɪzɪdəˈrɑtə/day-zih-duh-RAH-tuh
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- day
- zih
- duh
- RAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiderata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does desiderata mean?
noun
- plural of desideratum How to pronounce desideratum
Words that rhyme with desiderata
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Questions about saying desiderata
How do you pronounce desiderata?
Say day-zih-duh-RAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdeɪzɪdəˈrɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiderata?
Desiderata has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH). Broken into parts: day · zih · duh · RAH · tuh.