How to pronounce despotat
Say it like DES-puh-tat. Despotat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- puh
- tat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Despotat 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of despotat
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DES-puh-tat.
What does despotat mean?
- The government or domain of a despot.
Where does despotat come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French despotat; equivalent to despot + -ate (forms nouns denoting a rank or office).
Questions about saying despotat
How do you pronounce despotat?
Say DES-puh-tat. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛspətæt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛspətæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in despotat?
Despotat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · puh · tat.
Is despotat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛspətæt/ (DES-puh-tat).