How to Pronounce "desperadoes"
word
ˌdɛspɝˈɑdoʊz
des-per-AH-dohz
dɪspəɹˈɑːdəʊz
disp-uh-RAH-dohz
Definition
Desperadoes are daring or violent people, typically criminals or outlaws, especially from the Wild West era.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛspɝˈɑdoʊz
British English
dɪspəɹˈɑːdəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
des-per-AH-dohz
UK
disp-uh-RAH-dohz
Listen in Context
The town feared the arrival of the desperadoes.
Stories about desperadoes are popular in Western movies.
The sheriff tried to stop the group of desperadoes.
Back in those days, desperadoes would ride into town without warning.