To pronounce "despondently", say DESP-ond-ently — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DESP-ond-ently
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"despondently" has 3 syllables: desp-ond-ently.
"Despondently" has 3 syllables: desp · ond · ently.
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