How to Pronounce Dispirited

To pronounce "dispirited", say DISP-ir-it-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈspɪɹɪtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈspɪɹɪtəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispirited”

"dispirited" has 4 syllables: disp-ir-it-ed. It rhymes with spirited and public-spirited, if that helps it stick.

What does dispirited mean?

verb

  1. To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.

adjective

  1. Without energy, gusto or drive, enervated, without the will to accomplish, disheartened.

Words that rhyme with dispirited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spiritedpublic-spiritedpoor-spiritedlow-spirited

Related words

listlessspiritlesslow-spiriteddownhearteddejecteddowncastdepresseddown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispirited"?▾

"Dispirited" has 4 syllables: disp · ir · it · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispirited"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispirited" is /dɪˈspɪɹɪtəd/.

What does "dispirited" mean?▾

Dispirited: To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.

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