How to Pronounce "desertions"
word
dɪˈzɝʃənz
di-ZUR-shunz
dɪzˈɜːʃənz
diz-UR-shunz
Definition
Acts of leaving a place, group, or responsibility, especially when someone abandons their duty (like leaving the army without permission).
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈzɝʃənz
British English
dɪzˈɜːʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-ZUR-shunz
UK
diz-UR-shunz
Listen in Context
The army suffered many desertions during the war.
There were several desertions from the company last month.
Frequent desertions weakened the team's morale.
Management is worried about rising desertions among senior staff.