How to Pronounce "despite"
word
/dɪˈspaɪt/
di-SPYT
/dɪspˈaɪt/
di-SPYT
Definition
Used to show that something happened or is true even though there was something that might have prevented it or made it surprising. It is followed by a noun, pronoun, or -ing form, not a full clause by itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈspaɪt/
British English
/dɪspˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPYT
UK
di-SPYT
Listen in Context
We went for a walk despite the rain.
She smiled despite her pain.
Despite being tired, he finished his homework.
Despite everything, they stayed together.