How to Pronounce Despots

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

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DESP-ots

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💡 Tip for remembering “despots”

"despots" has 2 syllables: desp-ots. It rhymes with respites, if that helps it stick.

What does despots 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)

Words that rhyme with despots

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respites

Related words

autocrattyranttsarsdictatorstyrantsautocratstyranniesregimes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "despots"?▾

"Despots" has 2 syllables: desp · ots.

What does "despots" mean?▾

Despots: A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

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