word
desertification
deh-zer-tih-fih-KAY-shun
dɪˌzɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
desertification
Dictionary meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert due to drought, deforestation, or poor farming.
Examples
- Desertification in sub-Saharan Africa threatens the food security of millions.
Common mispronunciations
DEZ-er-tih-fih-kay-shunde-ZERT-ih-fih-kay-shun
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