Como Pronunciar "desperation"
word
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
Definição
A feeling or state when someone has lost all hope and will do almost anything to change their situation. It often leads people to take risky or extreme actions.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˌdɛspɝˈeɪʃən/
Inglês Britânico
/dˌɛspəɹˈeɪʃən/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
UK
des-puh-RAY-shuhn
Ouça em Contexto
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.
People sometimes make bad decisions out of desperation.