How to pronounce despairingly
Say it like dih-SPAIR-ring-lee. Despairingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈspɛrrɪŋli/dih-SPAIR-ring-lee
UK British/dɪˈspɛərɪŋli/dih-SPAIR-ring-lee
- dih
- SPAIR
- ring
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despairingly 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.
- SPAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of despairingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPAIR-ring-lee.
What does despairingly mean?
adverb
- In a despairing manner.
Where does despairingly come from?
From despairing + -ly.
Questions about saying despairingly
How do you pronounce despairingly?
Say dih-SPAIR-ring-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛrrɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛərɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despairingly?
Despairingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAIR). Broken into parts: dih · SPAIR · ring · lee.
Is despairingly 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 /dɪˈspɛərɪŋli/ (dih-SPAIR-ring-lee).