How to Pronounce “desert”
word
/ˈdɛzɝt/
DEZ-urt (noun), di-ZURT (verb)
/ˈdɛzɜːt/
DEZ-uht (noun), di-ZUHT (verb)
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛzɝt/
British English
/ˈdɛzɜːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEZ-urt (noun), di-ZURT (verb)
UK
DEZ-uht (noun), di-ZUHT (verb)
Listen in Context
The camel lives in the desert.
It is very hot in the desert during the day.
I knew we were in the desert when I couldn't see a single tree for miles.
People imagine the desert as empty, but it's full of life if you look closely.