desirable

/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

Syllables de·sir·a·ble

Stress de-SIR-a-ble

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

sir

/zaɪr/

long i

a

/ə/

schwa

ble

/bəl/

-le syllable

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/ (decide) + sir=/zaɪr/ (desire) + a=/ə/ (about) + ble=/bəl/ (table)

Example

Good communication skills are highly desirable in this job.