How to Pronounce "dispense with"
expression
dɪˈspɛns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
di-SPENS with
dɪspˈɛns/ /wˈɪð
di-SPENS with
Definition
To stop using or no longer need something or someone; to manage or do something without it.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈspɛns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
dɪspˈɛns/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPENS with
UK
di-SPENS with
Listen in Context
We can dispense with extra chairs for the meeting.
The teacher decided to dispense with homework this week.
You can dispense with my help if you want to do it alone.
Let's dispense with the formalities and get straight to the point.