How to pronounce desuete
Say it like DES-wit. Desuete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- wit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desuete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of desuete
American and British speakers say desuete in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛswɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɛswɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-wit.
What does desuete mean?
- Disused; out of use.
Where does desuete come from?
Probably via Italian, from Latin dēsuētus (“unused”), past participle of dēsuēscō (“to disuse”), from dē- + suēscō (“to make use of”).
Questions about saying desuete
How do you pronounce desuete?
Say DES-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛswɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛswɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desuete?
Desuete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · wit.
Do Americans and Brits say desuete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛswɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛswɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.