How to pronounce desma
Say it like DEE-smuh. Desma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- smuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- smuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desma
American and British speakers say desma in essentially the same way: /ˈdismə/ in the US and /ˈdiːsmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-smuh.
Other ways to say desma
Desma also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DEZ-muh /ˈdɛzmə/
What does desma mean?
- An axial filament.
Questions about saying desma
How do you pronounce desma?
Say DEE-smuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdismə/. In British English it is /ˈdiːsmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desma?
Desma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · smuh.
Do Americans and Brits say desma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdismə/ and the British form is /ˈdiːsmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.