To pronounce "desirable", say DES-ir-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/
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"desirable" has 4 syllables: des-ir-abl-e. It rhymes with undesirable and mirable, if that helps it stick.
noun
“There are plenty of desirables on display in the window.”
adjective
“This applicant has almost all desirable properties.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desirable" has 4 syllables: des · ir · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "desirable" is /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/.
Desirable: A thing that people want; something that is desirable.
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