How to Pronounce Despoiling

To pronounce "despoiling", say DESP-oil-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

10

Letters

DESP-oil-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “despoiling”

"despoiling" has 3 syllables: desp-oil-ing.

What does despoiling mean?

verb

  1. To plunder; to pillage; take spoil from.
  2. To violently strip (someone), with indirect object of their possessions etc.; to rob.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "despoiling"?▾

"Despoiling" has 3 syllables: desp · oil · ing.

What does "despoiling" mean?▾

Despoiling: To plunder; to pillage; take spoil from.

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