How to pronounce spiritous
Say it like SPIR-ih-tus. Spiritous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiritous 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spiritous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-tus.
What does spiritous mean?
- spirituous
- high-spirited
- pure; ardent
Where does spiritous come from?
From spirit + -ous.
Questions about saying spiritous
How do you pronounce spiritous?
Say SPIR-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiritous?
Spiritous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · tus.
Is spiritous 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 /ˈspɪrɪtəs/ (SPIR-ih-tus).