To pronounce "semidesperation", say SEM-id-esp-er-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
semidesperation
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SEM-id-esp-er-at-ion
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"semidesperation" has 6 syllables: sem-id-esp-er-at-ion.
"Semidesperation" has 6 syllables: sem · id · esp · er · at · ion.
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