How to pronounce dispiriting
Say it like dih-SPIR-ih-ting. Dispiriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- dih
- SPIR
- ih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispiriting 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dispiriting
- 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-ting.
What does dispiriting mean?
- Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive.
- present participle and gerund of dispirit
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Questions about saying dispiriting
How do you pronounce dispiriting?
Say dih-SPIR-ih-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispiriting?
Dispiriting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: dih · SPIR · ih · ting.
Is dispiriting 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 /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/ (dih-SPIR-ih-ting).