desire

/dɪˈzaɪər/

Syllables de·sire

Stress de-SIRE

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

sire

/zaɪər/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

a strong wish or want

Sound Reference

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di=/dɪ/(dish) + sire=/saɪər/(fire)

Example

She has a strong desire to learn English.