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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
desear
desire
Latin America
Simplified: deh-seh-AHR
IPA: de.se'aɾ
Spain
Simplified: deh-seh-AHR
IPA: de.se'aɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ar
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth