How to Pronounce "in spite of"
expression
in SPYTE-uhv
in-SPYTE-ov
Definition
Used to show that something happens even though there is something that could stop it; means 'despite'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈspaɪt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /spˈaɪt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in SPYTE-uhv
UK
in-SPYTE-ov
Listen in Context
In spite of the rain, we went hiking.
She finished the race in spite of being tired.
We enjoyed the party in spite of the noise.
He laughed in spite of his sadness.