How to pronounce desmid
Say it like DEZ-mid. Desmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- mid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desmid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of desmid
American and British speakers say desmid in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛzmɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛzmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEZ-mid.
What does desmid mean?
- Any of about 5000 species of mostly unicellular freshwater green algae belonging to the order Desmidiales.
Questions about saying desmid
How do you pronounce desmid?
Say DEZ-mid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzmɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desmid?
Desmid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · mid.
Do Americans and Brits say desmid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛzmɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛzmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.