How to pronounce desserts
Say it like dih-ZURTS. Desserts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURTS).
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US American/dɪˈzɝts/dih-ZURTS
UK British/dɪˈzɜːts/dih-ZURTS
- dih
- ZURTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desserts 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.
- ZURTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of desserts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZURTS.
What does desserts mean?
noun
- plural of dessert How to pronounce dessert
Questions about saying desserts
How do you pronounce desserts?
Say dih-ZURTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝts/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desserts?
Desserts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURTS). Broken into parts: dih · ZURTS.
Is desserts 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 /dɪˈzɜːts/ (dih-ZURTS).