How to pronounce desiderate
Say it like dih-SID-uh-rayt. Desiderate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- dih
- SID
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiderate 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of desiderate
American and British speakers say desiderate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SID-uh-rayt.
What does desiderate mean?
- To miss; to feel the absence of; to long for.
- desired, wished or longed for
Where does desiderate come from?
From Latin, from the participle stem of the verb dēsīderāre (“to desire”).
Questions about saying desiderate
How do you pronounce desiderate?
Say dih-SID-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiderate?
Desiderate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: dih · SID · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say desiderate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪdəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.