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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable de
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-sert: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DE-sert.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛzɚt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-sert.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide desert into syllables?

desert divides as de-sert. de-sert: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in desert?

Desert has 2 syllables (de-sert).

Which syllable is stressed in desert?

The stressed syllable in desert is de. The 1st syllable is stressed: DE-sert.

How do you pronounce desert?

/ˈdɛzɚt/ in American English.