How to pronounce desire?
This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of desire by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of desire through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.
IPA Transcription of desire is /dɪzˈaɪɚ/.
Definition of desire according to Wiktionary:
desire can be a verb or a noun
As a verb desire can mean:
1. To want; to wish for earnestly.
2. To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
3. To want emotionally or sexually.
4. To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
5. To require; to demand; to claim.
6. To miss; to regret.
As a noun desire can mean:
1. Someone or something wished for.
2. Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
3. The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
4. Motivation.
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