How to pronounce dispirited
Say it like dih-SPIR-uh-tid. Dispirited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- dih
- SPIR
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispirited 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.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dispirited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPIR-ih-tud.
What does dispirited mean?
- simple past and past participle of dispirit
- Without energy, gusto or drive, enervated, without the will to accomplish, disheartened.“So dispirited were the troops after the loss of their beloved commander that they moped about and could barely be bothered to eat let alone load their guns.”
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Questions about saying dispirited
How do you pronounce dispirited?
Say dih-SPIR-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɪrɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispirited?
Dispirited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: dih · SPIR · uh · tid.
Is dispirited 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 /dɪˈspɪrɪtəd/ (dih-SPIR-ih-tud).