How to pronounce spirited
Say it like SPIR-ih-tid. Spirited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spirited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-tid.
What does spirited mean?
- displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
- marked by lively action“a bouncing gait”“bouncy tunes”
- willing to face danger
Questions about saying spirited
How do you pronounce spirited?
Say SPIR-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirited?
Spirited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · tid.
Is spirited 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 /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/ (SPIR-ih-tid).