How to Pronounce "despatch"
word
dəˈspætʃ
duh-SPATCH
dɪspˈætʃ
diss-PATCH
Definition
The sending of something, especially goods or messages, to a particular place or person. Less commonly, it can also refer to an official report or message, often sent quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
dəˈspætʃ
British English
dɪspˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-SPATCH
UK
diss-PATCH
Listen in Context
The despatch of the package took two days.
She works in the despatch department at the warehouse.
His report was sent as an official despatch to headquarters.
We’re still waiting on the despatch of our online order.