How many syllables in "desir"?

"desir" has 2 lettergrepen (de - sir).

How to divide "desir"?

"desir" divides into 2 parts: de · sir.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"desir": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·sir

Hoofdklemtoon

de-SIR(de · sir)○ ●

Stress in "desir" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈzɪər⁄

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IPAdɪˈzɪər

Lettergrepende·sir

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How many syllables in "desir"?: "desir" has 2 lettergrepen (de - sir).
How to divide "desir"?: "desir" divides into 2 parts: de · sir.
Where is the stress in "desir"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "desir"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... sir) and listen on SayItVid.