How to pronounce inspiring
Say it like in-SPY-ring. Inspiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inspiring. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- SPY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inspiring
American and British speakers say inspiring in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPY-ring.
What does inspiring mean?
- stimulating or exalting to the spirit
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Words that rhyme with inspiring
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Questions about saying inspiring
How do you pronounce inspiring?
Say in-SPY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspiring?
Inspiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: in · SPY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say inspiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.