How to Pronounce Despot

To pronounce "despot", say DESP-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛs.pɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɛs.pɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “despot”

"despot" has 2 syllables: desp-ot. It rhymes with respite, if that helps it stick.

What does despot mean?

noun

  1. A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.
  2. A title awarded to senior members of the imperial family in the late Byzantine Empire, and claimed by various independent or semi-autonomous rulers in the Balkans (12th to 15th centuries)

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Words that rhyme with despot

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respite

Related words

autocrattyranttsarsatraptyrannyabsolutenessstrongmancaesar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "despot"?▾

"Despot" has 2 syllables: desp · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "despot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "despot" is /ˈdɛs.pɒt/.

What does "despot" mean?▾

Despot: A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

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