How to Pronounce Desman

To pronounce "desman", say DESM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛsmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɛsmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “desman”

"desman" has 2 syllables: desm-an. It rhymes with esmine, if that helps it stick.

What does desman mean?

noun

  1. Either of two species, Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus, of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivore of the mole family, Talpidae, found in Europe.

Words that rhyme with desman

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esmine

Related words

pyreneandesmopteriddesmodontdesiddermanyssiddesmatochelyiddesmoceratid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "desman"?▾

"Desman" has 2 syllables: desm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "desman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "desman" is /ˈdɛsmən/.

What does "desman" mean?▾

Desman: Either of two species, Desmana moschata or Galemys pyrenaicus, of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivore of the mole family, Talpidae, found in Europe.

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