How to pronounce aspires
Say it like uh-SPY-erz. Aspires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- uh
- SPY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspires 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.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aspires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SPY-uz.
What does aspires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aspire How to pronounce aspire
Words that rhyme with aspires
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Questions about saying aspires
How do you pronounce aspires?
Say uh-SPY-erz. The American pronunciation is /əˈspaɪɚz/. In British English it is /əˈspaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspires?
Aspires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: uh · SPY · erz.
Is aspires 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 /əˈspaɪəz/ (uh-SPY-uz).