How to pronounce dispels
Say it like dih-SPELZ. Dispels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELZ).
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- dih
- SPELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispels 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.
- SPELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispels
American and British speakers say dispels in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛlz/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPELZ.
What does dispels mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dispel How to pronounce dispel
- plural of dispel How to pronounce dispel
Questions about saying dispels
How do you pronounce dispels?
Say dih-SPELZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispels?
Dispels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELZ). Broken into parts: dih · SPELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dispels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.