How to pronounce dessert
Say it like dih-ZURT. Dessert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURT).
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- dih
- ZURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dessert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dessert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZURT.
What does dessert mean?
- a dish served as the last course of a meal
Where does dessert come from?
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Words that rhyme with dessert
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Words that sound like dessert
Questions about saying dessert
How do you pronounce dessert?
Say dih-ZURT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝt/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dessert?
Dessert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURT). Broken into parts: dih · ZURT.
Is dessert pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈzɜːt/ (dih-ZURT).
What words sound the same as dessert?
Dessert sounds the same as desert in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.