How to pronounce desires
Say it like dih-ZY-erz. Desires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- dih
- ZY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desires 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of desires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZY-uz.
What does desires mean?
- plural of desire How to pronounce desire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of desire How to pronounce desire
Words that rhyme with desires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of desires.
Questions about saying desires
How do you pronounce desires?
Say dih-ZY-erz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desires?
Desires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · erz.
Is desires pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈzaɪəz/ (dih-ZY-uz).