How to Pronounce Despising

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DESP-is-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “despising”

"despising" has 3 syllables: desp-is-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does despising mean?

verb

  1. To regard with contempt or scorn.
  2. To disregard or ignore.

noun

  1. An act of despising.

Synonyms

contemndisdainscorn

Antonyms

admirecherishhonorrespecttreasure

Words that rhyme with despising

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

despisaldisdainingspurnspurningdisownmentdeprecationdehumanizingdegrading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "despising"?▾

"Despising" has 3 syllables: desp · is · ing.

What does "despising" mean?▾

Despising: To regard with contempt or scorn.

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