To pronounce "desir", say DES-ir — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desir
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DES-ir
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"desir" has 2 syllables: des-ir. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desir" has 2 syllables: des · ir.
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