Learn How to Pronounce desultory
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
desultory
Examples:
They repulsed the desultory attacks of the imperial troops.
The remainder were likewise desultory.
And that's it for my own share of desultory crap...
Learn more about:desultory
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: desultory
Learn Individual Sounds
Break desultory down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say desultory in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say desultory in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with desultory.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of desultory pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-SUL-tory." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔː.ri" (UK) / "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔːr.i" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "des" part.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners pronounce "desultory" with overly long vowels, like "de-sul-to-ree." The correct pronunciation has shorter vowels: "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔː.ri" (UK) / "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔːr.i" (US). Tip: Keep the vowels crisp and concise.
- Ignoring the schwa: The "u" in "desultory" is pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/, leading to mispronunciations like "de-sul-tor-ee." The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔː.ri" (UK) / "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔːr.i" (US). Tip: Practice saying the "u" softly.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "t": Some may pronounce the "t" in "desultory" as a hard "t," resulting in "de-sul-tor-ee." The correct sound is a softer "t," as in "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔː.ri" (UK) / "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔːr.i" (US). Tip: Focus on a light touch when saying the "t."
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to drop the middle syllable, saying "des-tory." The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔː.ri" (UK) / "ˈdɛs.əl.tɔːr.i" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable separately to maintain clarity.