How to pronounce despised
Say it like dih-SPYZD. Despised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYZD).
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- dih
- SPYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despised 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.
- SPYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of despised
American and British speakers say despised in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspaɪzd/ in the US and /dɪˈspaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPYZD.
What does despised mean?
- simple past and past participle of despise How to pronounce despise“The little boy loved peas but despised spinach.”
- Hated; viewed with scorn.“The dictator's cruelty made him the most despised person in the region.”
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Words that rhyme with despised
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Questions about saying despised
How do you pronounce despised?
Say dih-SPYZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspaɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈspaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despised?
Despised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYZD). Broken into parts: dih · SPYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say despised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspaɪzd/ and the British form is /dɪˈspaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.