To pronounce "desper", say DESP-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desper
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DESP-er
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"desper" has 2 syllables: desp-er. It rhymes with jesper and esper, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desper" has 2 syllables: desp · er.
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