To pronounce "desserts", say DESS-erts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desserts
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DESS-erts
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"desserts" has 2 syllables: dess-erts. It rhymes with asserts and outskirts, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: deserts — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Desserts" has 2 syllables: dess · erts.
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