How to Pronounce Despatch

To pronounce "despatch", say DESP-atch — 2 syllables, IPA /dəˈspætʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/dəˈspætʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “despatch”

"despatch" has 2 syllables: desp-atch.

What does despatch mean?

noun

  1. A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.
  2. The act of doing something quickly.

    “We must act with dispatch in this matter.”

verb

  1. To send (a shipment) with promptness.
  2. To send (a person) away hastily.

Synonyms

hastehurryrapiditydestroykillmake hastesend

Related words

dispatchcommuniqueshipmentsubmissiondispatchingdeploymentissuancesubmitting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "despatch"?▾

"Despatch" has 2 syllables: desp · atch.

What is the IPA transcription of "despatch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "despatch" is /dəˈspætʃ/.

What does "despatch" mean?▾

Despatch: A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.

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