how to pronounce desired

/dɪˈzaɪɚd/

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desired is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of desired in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… contest around the desired outcome don't …”

meanings of desired

verb:

Simple past tense and past participle of desire.

adjective:

Wished-for, longed-for.

desired frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word desired occurs in english on average 21.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.