To pronounce "descrive", say DESCR-iv-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DESCR-iv-e
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"descrive" has 3 syllables: descr-iv-e.
"Descrive" has 3 syllables: descr · iv · e.
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