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