How to pronounce deskin
Say it like DES-kin. Deskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deskin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deskin
American and British speakers say deskin in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛskɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɛskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-kin.
What does deskin mean?
- To remove the skin of
- To remove (a ruler) from power.
Where does deskin come from?
From de- + skin; compare dethrone.
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Questions about saying deskin
How do you pronounce deskin?
Say DES-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deskin?
Deskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say deskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.