How to Pronounce “spirit”
word
/ˈspɪɹət/
SPIR-it
/spˈɪɹɪt/
SPIR-it
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɪɹət/
British English
/spˈɪɹɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIR-it
UK
SPIR-it
Listen in Context
The players showed great team spirit.
After the good news, she was in high spirits.
I don't agree with the exact words, but I get the spirit of what she meant.
Some people believe a spirit lives in the old house.