How to Pronounce "despising"
word
dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ
di-SPY-zing
dɪspˈaɪzɪŋ
di-SPY-zing
Definition
Feeling intense dislike or a strong sense that something or someone is unworthy or beneath you.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ
British English
dɪspˈaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPY-zing
UK
di-SPY-zing
Listen in Context
He is despising his old job because it made him unhappy.
Lisa avoids despising people who think differently.
They were despising all their classmates.
Why are you despising everything I suggest lately?