How to pronounce inspired
Say it like in-SPY-erd. Inspired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- in
- SPY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inspired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SPY-ud.
What does inspired mean?
- being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods“her pies were simply divine”“the divine Shakespeare”
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Words that rhyme with inspired
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Questions about saying inspired
How do you pronounce inspired?
Say in-SPY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspired?
Inspired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: in · SPY · erd.
Is inspired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈspaɪəd/ (in-SPY-ud).