How do you pronounce "desert"?

In American English: /ˈdɛzɝt/ (DEHZ-urt). In British English: /dˈɛzət/ (D-ehz). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛzɝt/ (DEHZ-urt). In Australian English: /dˈɛzət/ (D-ehz).

Is "desert" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛzɝt/ (DEHZ-urt), while in British English it's /dˈɛzət/ (D-ehz).

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desert

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/ˈdɛzɝt/

DEHZ-urt

Syllable Breakdown

dɛzdes·ɝtert

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