To pronounce "descartes", say DESC-art-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"descartes" has 3 syllables: desc-art-es. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Descartes" has 3 syllables: desc · art · es.
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