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Syllables

The word 'deserve' has 2 syllables.
-ˈzɜrv


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Deserve'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Deserve' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ɜ/
TongueThe middle part of the tongue lifts towards the roof of the mouth in the middle. The front of the tongue hangs down. But it does not touch anything.
LipsThe corners of the lips come in, pushing the lips away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /v/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'deserve'

When it comes to ice cream, everyone deserves a second scoop!

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Deserve desserts, Deserve the curves, but never ever deserve the reserves!

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