How to Pronounce Descries

To pronounce "descries", say DESCR-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DESCR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “descries”

"descries" has 2 syllables: descr-ies. It rhymes with misprise, if that helps it stick.

What does descries mean?

verb

  1. To see.
  2. To discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.

Words that rhyme with descries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misprise

Related words

descrydescrieddescrivedescriberdescryingdescriptionsdescriptiondescriptor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "descries"?▾

"Descries" has 2 syllables: descr · ies.

What does "descries" mean?▾

Descries: To see.

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