How to pronounce desirous
Say it like dih-ZY-rus. Desirous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- dih
- ZY
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desirous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desirous
American and British speakers say desirous in essentially the same way: /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ in the US and /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-ZY-rus.
What does desirous mean?
- Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain.
Where does desirous come from?
From Middle English, from Old French desirrous, from desirrer + -ous.
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Words that rhyme with desirous
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Questions about saying desirous
How do you pronounce desirous?
Say dih-ZY-rus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪrəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desirous?
Desirous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say desirous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈzaɪrəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈzaɪrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.