How to pronounce desmond
Say it like DEZ-mund. Desmond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- mund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desmond 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.
- mundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of desmond
American and British speakers say desmond in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛzmənd/ in the US and /ˈdɛzmənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEZ-mund.
What does desmond mean?
- A lower second class honors or 2.2 degree.
Where does desmond come from?
From Desmond (“given name”); abbreviation of Desmond Tutu (South African archbishop); from Tutu (“surname”) which sounds like 2.2 (two-two).
Questions about saying desmond
How do you pronounce desmond?
Say DEZ-mund. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzmənd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzmənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desmond?
Desmond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · mund.
Do Americans and Brits say desmond the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛzmənd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛzmənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.