How to Pronounce Despoils

To pronounce "despoils", say DESP-oils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

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Letters

DESP-oils

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💡 Tip for remembering “despoils”

"despoils" has 2 syllables: desp-oils.

What does despoils 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 "despoils"?▾

"Despoils" has 2 syllables: desp · oils.

What does "despoils" mean?▾

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

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