How to Pronounce Spirits

To pronounce "spirits", say SPIR-its — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪɹɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspɪɹɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spirits”

"spirits" has 2 syllables: spir-its.

What does spirits mean?

noun

  1. The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
  2. A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

    “A wandering spirit haunts the island.”

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.”

noun

  1. Distilled alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms

liquor

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spirits"?▾

"Spirits" has 2 syllables: spir · its.

What is the IPA transcription of "spirits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spirits" is /ˈspɪɹɪts/.

What does "spirits" mean?▾

Spirits: The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

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