How to pronounce desked
Say it like DESKT. Desked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DESKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of desked
American and British speakers say desked in essentially the same way: /dɛskt/ in the US and /dɛskt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DESKT.
What does desked mean?
Questions about saying desked
How do you pronounce desked?
Say DESKT. The American pronunciation is /dɛskt/. In British English it is /dɛskt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desked?
Desked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DESKT.
Do Americans and Brits say desked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛskt/ and the British form is /dɛskt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.