desirous

/dɪˈzaɪrəs/

Syllables de·sir·ous

Stress de-SIR-ous

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

sir

/zaɪr/

long i

ous

/əs/

schwa

Meaning

having or showing a strong wish or desire

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(decide) + sir=/zaɪr/(desire) + ous=/əs/(famous)

Example

She is desirous of improving her English skills.