How to Pronounce Spirited

To pronounce "spirited", say SPIR-it-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spirited”

"spirited" has 3 syllables: spir-it-ed. It rhymes with dispirited and public-spirited, if that helps it stick.

What does spirited mean?

verb

  1. To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
  2. To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.

    “Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.”

adjective

  1. Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.

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Words that rhyme with spirited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispiritedpublic-spiritedpoor-spiritedlow-spirited

Related words

dashinghigh-spiritedzippypeppyzestfulanimatedebullientvivacious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spirited"?▾

"Spirited" has 3 syllables: spir · it · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "spirited"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spirited" is /ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/.

What does "spirited" mean?▾

Spirited: To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

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