How to Pronounce "despair"
word
/dɪˈspɛɹ/
di-SPAIR
/dɪspˈeə/
di-SPAIR
Definition
A feeling of having no hope and believing that a situation cannot improve. It can also be used as a verb meaning to lose all hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈspɛɹ/
British English
/dɪspˈeə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPAIR
UK
di-SPAIR
Listen in Context
After losing his job, he felt deep despair.
She looked at the damage in despair.
Don't despair; we can still find a solution.
He sank into despair when the doctors said there was nothing more they could do.