How to Pronounce Inspired

To pronounce "inspired", say INSP-ir-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inspired”

"inspired" has 3 syllables: insp-ir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and tired, if that helps it stick.

What does inspired mean?

verb

  1. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
  2. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

    “Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.”

adjective

  1. Having excellence through inspiration.

    “The actor's inspired performance of Hamlet's soliloquy left the audience dumbfounded.”

  2. Filled with inspiration or motivated.

    “He was inspired to learn to fly.”

Synonyms

beghast

Antonyms

expire

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Words that rhyme with inspired

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inquiredtiredacquiredrequiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspireddesiredfiredconspiredbackfired

Related words

gloriousdivineelysianinspirationaldriveninfluencedmotivatedmoved

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inspired"?▾

"Inspired" has 3 syllables: insp · ir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inspired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inspired" is /ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/.

What does "inspired" mean?▾

Inspired: To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

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