How to pronounce despairer
Say it like dih-SPER-er. Despairer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- dih
- SPER
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despairer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of despairer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPAIR-uh.
What does despairer mean?
- One who despairs.
Where does despairer come from?
From despair + -er.
Words that rhyme with despairer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of despairer.
Questions about saying despairer
How do you pronounce despairer?
Say dih-SPER-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛrɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despairer?
Despairer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: dih · SPER · er.
Is despairer 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 /dɪˈspɛərə/ (dih-SPAIR-uh).