To pronounce "ill-deserved", say ILLD-es-erv-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLD-es-erv-ed
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"ill-deserved" has 4 syllables: illd-es-erv-ed.
"Ill-deserved" has 4 syllables: illd · es · erv · ed.
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