How to pronounce inspires
Say it like in-SPIREZ. Inspires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIREZ).
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- in
- SPIREZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspires 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.
- SPIREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inspires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SPIREZ.
What does inspires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of inspire How to pronounce inspire
Questions about saying inspires
How do you pronounce inspires?
Say in-SPIREZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈspaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspires?
Inspires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIREZ). Broken into parts: in · SPIREZ.
Is inspires 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 /ˌɪnˈspaɪəz/ (in-SPIREZ).