Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

desirable

How many syllables in desirable?

  4 syllables

Divide desirable into syllables:   de-sir-a-ble
Stressed syllable in desirable:   de-sir-a-ble
How to pronounce desirable:   dih-zire-uh-bull
How to say desirable:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"desirable." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 15 December 2025.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why desirable is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
A vs. An Quiz
An FYI
or A FYI?
Take the A vs. An Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for desirable


1 syllable
  • plum
  • right
  • plus
2 syllables
  • desired
  • needed
  • required
3 syllables
4 syllables
7 syllables
  • considered necessary
    Teacher of The Month
    Win $250 for your students.
    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Adding 1 letter to some words
    can add 2 syllables!
    !Learn how
    FAQ
    Does every have
    2 or 3 syllables?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with desirable

    4 syllables
    Ever Wonder
    when to use
    Bear and Bare?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!