To pronounce "desertification", say DES-ert-if-ic-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"desertification" has 6 syllables: des-ert-if-ic-at-ion.
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"Desertification" has 6 syllables: des · ert · if · ic · at · ion.
Desertification: Process by which a geographic region becomes a desert. The change may result from natural changes in climate or by human activity.
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