How to pronounce aspired
Say it like uh-SPIRED. Aspired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRED).
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- uh
- SPIRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPIREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aspired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SPIRED.
What does aspired mean?
- simple past and past participle of aspire How to pronounce aspire
Words that rhyme with aspired
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Questions about saying aspired
How do you pronounce aspired?
Say uh-SPIRED. The American pronunciation is /əˈspaɪrd/. In British English it is /əˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspired?
Aspired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRED). Broken into parts: uh · SPIRED.
Is aspired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈspaɪəd/ (uh-SPIRED).