To pronounce "desperado", say DESP-er-ad-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desperado
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DESP-er-ad-o
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"desperado" has 4 syllables: desp-er-ad-o. It rhymes with bravado and avocado, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desperado" has 4 syllables: desp · er · ad · o.
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