How to Pronounce "aspire to"
expression
əˈspaɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-SPIRE tuh
ɐspˈaɪə/ /tˈuː
uh-SPY-uh TOO
Definition
To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something or become a particular kind of person.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈspaɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɐspˈaɪə/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SPIRE tuh
UK
uh-SPY-uh TOO
Listen in Context
Many students aspire to become doctors.
She aspires to a career in engineering.
Children often aspire to be like their heroes.
Not everyone who aspires to success is willing to work for it.