How to pronounce desinence
Say it like DES-uh-nuns. Desinence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desinence 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.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desinence
American and British speakers say desinence in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛsənəns/ in the US and /ˈdɛsɪnəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-ih-nuns.
What does desinence mean?
- A suffix used as an inflection; an ending; inflectional suffix.
Where does desinence come from?
Borrowed from French désinence, from Latin dēsinentia, present participle of dēsinō (“to stop, end, close, make an end”).
Questions about saying desinence
How do you pronounce desinence?
Say DES-uh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsənəns/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsɪnəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desinence?
Desinence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · nuns.
Do Americans and Brits say desinence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛsənəns/ and the British form is /ˈdɛsɪnəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.