How to pronounce“desperation”in English
IPA/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
Syllablesde·spe·ra·ti·on
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noun
The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
“in desperation”
noun
A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.”