How to Pronounce "desperados"
word
ˌdɛspɝˈɑdoʊ
des-pur-AH-dohz
dɪspəɹˈɑːdəʊz
dis-puh-RAH-dohz
Definition
Desperados are dangerous or reckless people, especially criminals or outlaws in the Wild West. The term usually refers to those who behave boldly and without regard for the law.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛspɝˈɑdoʊ
British English
dɪspəɹˈɑːdəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
des-pur-AH-dohz
UK
dis-puh-RAH-dohz
Listen in Context
The desperados robbed the train in the middle of the night.
Many desperados tried to escape from the sheriff.
Stories about desperados are common in old Western movies.
Two desperados burst through the saloon doors and everyone went silent.