To pronounce "desiderata", say DES-id-er-at-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DES-id-er-at-a
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"desiderata" has 5 syllables: des-id-er-at-a. It rhymes with sonata and cantata, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desiderata" has 5 syllables: des · id · er · at · a.
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