To pronounce "desalination", say DES-al-in-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desalination
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DES-al-in-at-ion
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"desalination" has 5 syllables: des-al-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Desalination" has 5 syllables: des · al · in · at · ion.
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