How to Pronounce Dispiriting

To pronounce "dispiriting", say DISP-ir-it-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DISP-ir-it-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dispiriting”

"dispiriting" has 4 syllables: disp-ir-it-ing. It rhymes with spiriting, if that helps it stick.

What does dispiriting mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Lowering the morale of; making despondent or depressive; disheartening.

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Words that rhyme with dispiriting

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spiriting

Related words

dishearteningdemoralizingdemoralisingdismaldiscouragingdepressingdisconsolatecheerless

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How many syllables are in "dispiriting"?▾

"Dispiriting" has 4 syllables: disp · ir · it · ing.

What does "dispiriting" mean?▾

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

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