How to pronounce dispair
Say it like dih-SPAIR. Dispair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAIR).
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- dih
- SPAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispair 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dispair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPAIR.
What does dispair mean?
- To separate (a pair).“dispaired twins”
Where does dispair come from?
From dis- + pair.
Words that rhyme with dispair
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispair.
Words that sound like dispair
Questions about saying dispair
How do you pronounce dispair?
Say dih-SPAIR. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛr/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispair?
Dispair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAIR). Broken into parts: dih · SPAIR.
Is dispair 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 /dɪˈspɛə/ (dih-SPAIR).
What words sound the same as dispair?
Dispair sounds the same as despair in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.