How to pronounce dispelled
Say it like dih-SPELD. Dispelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD).
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- dih
- SPELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispelled 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.
- SPELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispelled
American and British speakers say dispelled in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛld/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPELD.
What does dispelled mean?
- simple past and past participle of dispel How to pronounce dispel
Words that rhyme with dispelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispelled.
Questions about saying dispelled
How do you pronounce dispelled?
Say dih-SPELD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛld/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispelled?
Dispelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD). Broken into parts: dih · SPELD.
Do Americans and Brits say dispelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛld/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.