How to pronounce spirits
Say it like SPIR-its. Spirits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirits 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.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spirits
American and British speakers say spirits in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪrɪts/ in the US and /ˈspɪrɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIR-its.
What does spirits mean?
- an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying spirits
How do you pronounce spirits?
Say SPIR-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪts/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirits?
Spirits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · its.
Do Americans and Brits say spirits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪrɪts/ and the British form is /ˈspɪrɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.