How to Pronounce "spite"
word
/ˈspaɪt/
spyt
/spˈaɪt/
spyt
Definition
Spite is a feeling of wanting to upset, hurt, or annoy someone because of anger or resentment. It can also describe actions done mainly to make another person feel bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspaɪt/
British English
/spˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spyt
UK
spyt
Listen in Context
She said those mean words out of spite.
He broke the toy in spite.
I think she stayed silent out of spite.
He only posted that comment out of spite, not because he meant it.