How to Pronounce Despaired

To pronounce "despaired", say DESP-air-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

DESP-air-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “despaired”

"despaired" has 3 syllables: desp-air-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does despaired mean?

verb

  1. To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
  2. To cause to despair.

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Words that rhyme with despaired

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declaredimpairedglaredstaredscaredpreparedsharedcaredensnaredflaredsquaredaired

Related words

desperationdespondentdespondencedespondingdespondencydesponddejecteddisheartened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "despaired"?▾

"Despaired" has 3 syllables: desp · air · ed.

What does "despaired" mean?▾

Despaired: To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.

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