How to pronounce conspired
Say it like kun-SPY-erd. Conspired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- kun
- SPY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conspired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-SPY-ud.
What does conspired mean?
- simple past and past participle of conspire How to pronounce conspire
Words that rhyme with conspired
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conspired.
Questions about saying conspired
How do you pronounce conspired?
Say kun-SPY-erd. The American pronunciation is /kənˈspaɪɚd/. In British English it is /kənˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspired?
Conspired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: kun · SPY · erd.
Is conspired 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 /kənˈspaɪəd/ (kun-SPY-ud).