How to pronounce desperadoes
Say it like des-puh-RAH-dohz. Desperadoes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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US American/ˌdɛspəˈrɑdoʊz/des-puh-RAH-dohz
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- des
- puh
- RAH
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desperadoes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- desGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does desperadoes mean?
noun
- plural of desperado How to pronounce desperado
Questions about saying desperadoes
How do you pronounce desperadoes?
Say des-puh-RAH-dohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛspəˈrɑdoʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desperadoes?
Desperadoes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: des · puh · RAH · dohz.