How to pronounce dispel
Say it like dih-SPEL. Dispel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
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- dih
- SPEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispel 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.
- SPELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispel
American and British speakers say dispel in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛl/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPEL.
What does dispel mean?
- To drive away or cause to vanish by scattering.“The clouds and mist were soon enough dispelled by the sun.”
- To remove (fears, doubts, objections etc.) by proving them unjustified.
- To get rid of or manage without.
- An act or instance of dispelling.
Where does dispel come from?
From Middle English dispelen, from Latin dispellere (“to disperse; to dispel”).
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Words that rhyme with dispel
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Questions about saying dispel
How do you pronounce dispel?
Say dih-SPEL. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛl/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispel?
Dispel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: dih · SPEL.
Do Americans and Brits say dispel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛl/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.