How to Pronounce "sink into despair"
expression
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /dɪˈspɛɹ
SINK IN-too di-SPAIR
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /dɪspˈeə
SINK IN-tuh di-SPAIR
Definition
To gradually feel more and more hopeless, sad, or without any positive expectations for the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /dɪˈspɛɹ
British English
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /dɪspˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SINK IN-too di-SPAIR
UK
SINK IN-tuh di-SPAIR
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he began to sink into despair.
Sometimes, people sink into despair when things go wrong.
Don’t let yourself sink into despair; try to look for hope.
She felt herself sinking into despair after months of bad news.