How to pronounce despot
Say it like DES-put. Despot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- put
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- putKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of despot
American and British speakers say despot in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛspət/ in the US and /ˈdɛspɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-pot.
What does despot mean?
- A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
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Questions about saying despot
How do you pronounce despot?
Say DES-put. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛspət/. In British English it is /ˈdɛspɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despot?
Despot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · put.
Do Americans and Brits say despot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛspət/ and the British form is /ˈdɛspɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.