How to Pronounce “desperation”
word
/ˌdɛspɝˈeɪʃən/
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
/dˌɛspəɹˈeɪʃən/
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɛspɝˈeɪʃən/
British English
/dˌɛspəɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
UK
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Buying that lottery ticket was an act of pure desperation.
He shouted in desperation when he saw the fire.
Their desperation was clear on their faces.
In her desperation, she called every hospital in the city.