How to pronounce despite
Say it like dih-SPYTE. Despite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYTE).
- dih
- SPYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despite 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.
- SPYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of despite
American and British speakers say despite in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspaɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈspaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPYTE.
What does despite mean?
- In spite of, notwithstanding.“Despite being a near-mirror image my of right, my left hand is terrible at these stuff.”
- Evil feeling; malice, spite, annoyance.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with despite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of despite.
Questions about saying despite
How do you pronounce despite?
Say dih-SPYTE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspaɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈspaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despite?
Despite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYTE). Broken into parts: dih · SPYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say despite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspaɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈspaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.